HELLP syndrome

what is HELLP syndrome?

A complication of pre eclampsia/ eclampsia
what does HELLP stand for?
- Haemolysis
- Elevated Liver enzymes
- Low Platelet count
when does HELLP typically manifest?
- 32-34 weeks gestation
- can present postpartum
what does hellp result in?
- liver damage
- can progress rapidly to liver failure
what is the treatment?
- delivery of the baby
- plus blood transfusion
what is significant if it is not treated?

mortality
what should you be cautious with?

lights and sirens

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HELLP syndrome

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HELLP syndrome

Updated

2019-05-13T17:45:30Z

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