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    H.EL - LP. Syndrome: By: Arniel Murillo BSN 2-A

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    HELLP syndrome is a life-threatening pregnancy complication considered a variant of preeclampsia. It is difficult to diagnose as its symptoms mimic other conditions. HELLP syndrome treatment typically involves delivery of the baby along with blood transfusions and corticosteroids. Women at highest risk include those with a history of preeclampsia, eclampsia, or HELLP syndrome. The severity of HELLP syndrome is classified based on platelet count.

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    HELLP syndrome is a life-threatening pregnancy complication considered a variant of preeclampsia. It is difficult to diagnose as its symptoms mimic other conditions. HELLP syndrome treatment typically involves delivery of the baby along with blood transfusions and corticosteroids. Women at highest risk include those with a history of preeclampsia, eclampsia, or HELLP syndrome. The severity of HELLP syndrome is classified based on platelet count.

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    HELLP syndrome is a life-threatening pregnancy complication considered a variant of preeclampsia. It is difficult to diagnose as its symptoms mimic other conditions. HELLP syndrome treatment typically involves delivery of the baby along with blood transfusions and corticosteroids. Women at highest risk include those with a history of preeclampsia, eclampsia, or HELLP syndrome. The severity of HELLP syndrome is classified based on platelet count.

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    H.EL - LP. Syndrome: By: Arniel Murillo BSN 2-A

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    HELLP syndrome is a life-threatening pregnancy complication considered a variant of preeclampsia. It is difficult to diagnose as its symptoms mimic other conditions. HELLP syndrome treatment typically involves delivery of the baby along with blood transfusions and corticosteroids. Women at highest risk include those with a history of preeclampsia, eclampsia, or HELLP syndrome. The severity of HELLP syndrome is classified based on platelet count.

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    H.EL.LP.

    SYNDROME
    by: Arniel Murillo BSN 2-A
    What is
    HELLP syndrome is a life-threatening
    pregnancy complication usually
    HELLP considered to be a variant of
    preeclampsia. Both conditions usually
    Syndrome ? occur during the later stages of
    pregnancy, or sometimes after childbirth.
    HELLP syndrome was
    named by Dr. Louis
    Weinstein in 1982 after its
    characteristics:

    H (hemolysis breaking down of RBC)


    EL (elevated liver enzymes)
    LP (low platelet count)
    • Especially when high blood pressure and
    protein in the urine aren't present.

    Why it is • Its symptoms are sometimes mistaken for


    gastritis, flu, acute hepatitis, gall bladder

    Difficult to disease, or other conditions.


    • The mortality rate of HELLP syndrome is
    Diagnose ? 30%.
    • That's why it's critical for expecting mothers
    to be aware of the condition and its
    symptoms so they can receive early diagnosis
    and treatment
    Symptoms of • Headache
    HELLP • Nausea/vomiting/indigestion with pain

    Syndrome after eating


    • Abdominal or chest tenderness and upper
    right upper side pain (from liver distention)
    • Shoulder pain or pain when breathing
    deeply
    • Bleeding
    SIGNS TO LOOK FOR:
    -High Blood Pressure • Changes in vision
    -Protein in the urine • Swelling
    Treatment of • Most often, the definitive treatment for
    women with HELLP Syndrome is the
    HELLP delivery of their baby.
    Syndrome • Transfusion of blood product (red cells,
    platelets, plasma).
    • Corticosteroids can be used in early
    pregnancy to help the baby's lungs
    mature.
    • Some healthcare providers may also
    use certain steroids to improve the
    mother's outcome, as well. 
    Who's at Risk of • Two out of every 200 women with
    untreated pre-eclampsia progresses to
    Getting HELLP eclampsia.
    Syndrome? • Most cases of eclampsia occur in the third
    trimester of pregnancy or within 4 days
    after delivery.
    • Rarely, it may develop up to 6 weeks after
    delivery.
    • We can help lower the cases of HELLP
    syndrome by properly and quickly
    diagnosing and treating preeclampsia.
    Unfortunately, there's currently no way to prevent
    this illness. The best thing to do is:

    • Get yourself in the good physical shape before getting


    Preventing pregnant
    HELLP • Have regular prenatal visits during pregnancy
    Syndrome • Inform your care providers about any previous high-risk
    pregnancies or family history of HELLP syndrome,
    preeclampsia, or other hypertensive disorders
    • Understand the warning signs and report them to your
    healthcare provider immediately
    • Trust yourself when "something just doesn't feel right"
    How HELLP The severity of HELLP syndrome is measured
    according to the blood platelet count of the
    syndrome is mother and divided into three categories,
    according to a system called "the Mississippi
    classified: classification.“

    • Class I (severe thrombocytopenia): platelets


    under 50,000/mm3
    • Class II (moderate thrombocytopenia): platelets
    between 50,000 and 100,000/mm3
    • Class III (AST > 40 IU/L, mild
    thrombocytopenia): platelets between 100,000
    and 150,000/mm3
    Risk of Getting Women with a history of
    HELLP in HELLP syndrome are at
    Future increased risk of all
    Pregnancies forms of preeclampsia in
    subsequent pregnancies.

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