What items do you put in a pre-eclampsia tray?

Items typically found in a pre-eclampsia tray:

* Antihypertensives. Medications to lower blood pressure, such as labetalol, nifedipine, and hydralazine.

* Magnesium sulfate. Given to prevent seizures.

* Diuretics. Medications to help remove excess fluid from the body, such as furosemide.

* Anticonvulsants. Medications to prevent seizures.

* Oxygen. Needed to help improve oxygen levels in the blood.

* IV fluids. Needed to help maintain blood volume and electrolyte balance.

* Foley catheter. A tube inserted into the bladder to monitor urine output.

* Eclampsia kit. Contains medications and equipment to manage eclampsia, a severe form of pre-eclampsia that can lead to seizures and coma.

* Blood pressure cuff. Needed to monitor blood pressure.

* Doppler ultrasound. Used to monitor fetal heart rate and blood flow.

* Crash cart. Contains emergency medications and equipment.

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