Showing posts with label management of convulsions. Show all posts
Showing posts with label management of convulsions. Show all posts

Saturday, April 13, 2013

Management of Postpartum Collapse - CONVULSIONS

Convulsions may be due to eclampsia, epilepsy, malaria, head injury, cerebral abscess, meningitis, encephalitis, etc.

Whatever the cause, initial steps are the same.
  • Stop the fits
  • Maintain airway
  • Prevent aspiration
  • Prevent injuries
Immediate care :
  • Position the patient - head low, turn to a side
  • airway - plastic or metal
  • Suck the mouth and pharynx
  • Place cushions around the patient or tie the limbs loosely with soft cloth  
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