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.