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Hellp Syndrome
Hellp Syndrome
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HELLP Syndrome (Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzyme, and Low Platelet count). Hemolysis: this is the
breakdown of red blood cells. These cells carry oxygen from the lungs to the body. Elevated Liver
enzyme: when levels are high, it could mean there’s a problem with the liver. Low Platelet count: platelet
helps the blood clot. HELLP Syndrome causes problems with the blood, liver, and blood pressure.
HELLP Syndrome and Preeclampsia. Preeclampsia is when a pregnant woman has high blood pressure
and damage to other organs such as liver and kidneys. It is usually starts after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
General signs of preeclampsia include rapid weight gain; swelling of arms/face, headache; vision
changes( blurred vision, seeing double, seeing spots), dizziness/faintness/ringing in
ears/confusion;seizures and abdominal pain, decreased production of urine; nausea, vomiting, blood in
vomit or urine. Preeclampsia can progress to HELLP Syndrome. HELLP Syndrome can cause major
complications these include seizures, stroke, liver rupture and placental abruption (separation of the
placental from the wall of the uterus before the baby is born) and can cause bleeding, affect the baby’s
growth, and lead to premature birth or stillbirth. HELLP Syndrome occurs in approximately 2 - 6 percent
of all pregnancies. In comparison, preeclampsia occurs in 5 – 7 percent of pregnancies. Superimposed
HELLP Syndrome develops in 4-12 percent of women with preeclampsia or eclampsia. The risk factors
for HELLP syndrome differ from those associated with preeclampsia. The syndrome generally presents in
the third trimester of pregnancy, although it occurs at least than 27 weeks of gestation in an estimated
11% of patients. The syndrome presents antepartum in 69% of patients and postpartum in 31% od
patients. With postpartum presentation the onset is typically within the first 48 hours after delivery;
however, signs and symptoms may not become apparent until as long as seven days after delivery.
liver rupture.
kidney failure.
acute respiratory failure.
fluid in the lungs (pulmonary edema)
excessive bleeding during delivery.
placental abruption, which occurs when the placenta detaches from the uterus before the baby is born.
stroke.
death.
Comparison of Risk Factors for HELLP Syndrome and Preeclampsia
Multiparous Nulliparous
Maternal age greater than 25 years Maternal age less than 20 years or greater than 45
years
White race Family history of preeclampsia
Diabetes Mellitus
Chronic hypertension
Multiple gestation
General Information
Patient’s Profile
Age: 25
Sex: Female
Nationality: Filipino
Medical Diagnosis: G1 P1 delivered cephalic preterm livebirth by primary LSTCS secondary to HELLP
Syndrome preeclampsia with severe features
Intimacy vs Isolation
(18-40 years old)
During this period, the major conflict centers on forming intimate, loving relationships with other people.
In this stage, we begin to share ourselves more intmately with others. We explore relationships leading
toward longer-term commitments with someone other than a family member. Success leads to strong
relationships, whilefailure results in loneliness and isolation. Adults who struggle with this stage
experience poor romantic relationships. They might never share deep intimacy with their partners or
might even struggle to develop anyrelationships at all. This can be particularly difficult as these
individuals watch friends and acquiantances fall in love, get married, and start families. Those who
struggle to form intimacy with others are often left feeling lonely and isolated. Some individuals may feel
particularly lonely if they struggle to form close frienships with others. Avoiding intimacy, fearing
commitment and relationsip can lead to isolation, loneliness and sometimes depression. Success in this
stage will lead to the virtue of love. Patient E.A. is a 25 years old, a housewife living with her partner, the
father of her baby they have been in a relationship for 12 years. Patient E.A’s pregnacy wasn’t planned
since both of them were not yet ready because her partner is the one who’s earning money for their daily
needs. They only support each other financially, emotionally and spiritually.
Gordon’s Functional Health Pattern:
1. Health Perception & “ para nako healthy ko kay Pt. viewed being healthy is not only
Maintenance mokaon kog mga utanon eating vegetables and fruits, and
ug prutas, nya kung naa realizes to seek help to healthcare
koy pamation sa akong providers
lawas ako rang paminawn
nya mawala raman sad” as
verbalized by the pt.
2. Nutrition & Metabolism Pt. usually eats her meals 3x a day Pt. followed physician’s ordered fo
w/ snacks in between, likes to eat her intake
fruits & vegetables, and drinks at
least 8 cups of water a day, had no
allergies with food
3. Elimination Pt. voids at least 3x a day, Pt. has not been able to defecate,
regular urine color is light and
yellow , no burning urinates frequently
sensation felt during
urination, usually moves
her bowels every early
morning, and with brown
formed stools
4. Activity & Rest Patient ambulates w/in the house, Frequently talking with her partner
does household chores, and does and taking a nap
simple exercises
5. Cognition & Perception Pt. is a passive and easy Pt. became much
going person emotional and had frequent
mood swings
6. Sleep & Rest Pt. sleep 8 hours at night, goes to Pt. sleeps or takes naps and resting
sleep early and does’nt use any periods as frequently as possible
medication to sleep
7. Sexuality & Reproduction Pt. menarche at age 13, had Patient has not had sex with her
sex at age 17, and had partner since 6th month of
sexual activity twice a pregnancy, and focusing to her
week recovery
8. Self Perception & Self Pt. managed self by Although weak, still manages to be
Concept practicing a healthy calm and relaxed, hopeful and
lifestyle, was concerned to positive, major concern is her
her body image, was quite recovery
anxious with the gained
weight
9. Roles & Relationship Pt. and her partner are Pt. and her partner supports each
supporting each other other financially, emotionally,
financially, emotionally, spiritually,and learning the role of a
spiritually, a bit scared of mother and excited to see her baby
being a mother
10. Stress Tolerance & Pt. copes by eating her Takes naps and rests when
Coping favorite snack and copes tired, verbalizes desire to
by opening up to her recover
partner
11. Values & Belief Pt. is a Roman Catholic Prays for her baby’s health and
and isn’t that religious condition
Physical Examination:
Head, Neck & Cervical Lymph Nodes Head is hard and smooth , face is symmetric, no
abnormal movement noted, no swelling in the neck
area,centeredhead position, no enlargement nor
tenderness of lymph nodes.
Eye & Ear Eyes appeared swollen can move and follow w/o
corrective lenses
Ears are equal in size, no necessary discharge.
Thorax & Lungs Thorax and lungs are symmetrical, does not have
any difficulty in breathing.
HEMATOLOGY SECTION
URINALYSIS
Placenta: the placenta is an organ in the uterus that is formed and grows with the baby during pregnancy.
It is connected to the baby by the umbilical cord, thorough which important nutrients, blood and oxygen
are delivered. In the context of maternal and birth injuries, medical providers must be prepared to deal
with chorioamnionitis (infection), placentaprevia, placental abruption , and uteroplacental insufficiency.
Umbilical cord: the umbilical cord is a tube that connects the baby to the placenta. It provides nutrients,
blood and oxygen to the baby, and removes waste products and carbon dioxide. Medical providers must
be careful to diagnose whether the umbilical cord is wrapped around the baby’s neck during labor (called
a nuchal cord), or whether umbilical cord prolapse is limiting oxygen to the baby.
Fetus: technically, a fetus is the term used to describe a baby inside the womb from the ninth week to the
38th week (or delivery, whichever is earlier). A fetus is considered full-term at 37 weeks—before
that, prematurity can be a problem.
Uterus: the uterus is also known as the womb. It is where the fetus grows and develops. It is connected
to the fallopian tubes, which deliver a woman’s eggs. It is also connected to the cervix.
Amniotic sac: soon after conception, an amniotic sac (“bag of waters”) is created within the uterus. It
encloses the baby and is filled with amniotic fluid, which cushions the baby and regulates its
temperature. The sac will rupture on its own or through a doctor’s intervention as a precursor to
delivery. Doctors can remove a sample of amniotic fluid (called amniocentesis) to test for genetic
abnormalities, such as spina bifida and cystic fibrosis.
Cervix: the cervix is the lower portion of the uterus (it is Latin for “neck of the womb”). It leads up to
the opening of the vagina. During labor the cervix changes and becomes effaced, meaning that it spreads
and thins out in preparation for delivery.
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Furthermore, activation of the coagulation cascade causes consumption of platelets due to adhesion onto a
damaged and activated endothelium, in addition to microangiopathic hemolysis caused by shearing of
erythrocytes as they traverse through capillaries laden with platelet-fibrin deposits. Multiorgan
microvascular injury and hepatic necrosis causing liver dysfunction contribute to the development of
HELLP.
A study by Weiner et al reported that although severe preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome have similar
placental histopathologic findings, HELLP syndrome was associated with higher rates of placental
maternal vascular supply lesions and small-for-gestational-age.
Another hypothesis proposes acute maternal immune rejection due to immunocompetent maternal cells
coming into contact with a genetically distinct fetus, altering the maternal-fetal immune balance and
causing endothelial dysfunction, platelet activation and aggregation, and arterial hypertension.
Other theories include inborn errors of fatty acid oxidative metabolism secondary to long- and medium-
chain fatty acid mutations, which cause liver damage secondary to insufficient mitochondrial oxidation of
fatty acids required for ketogenesis.
Yet another theory suggests a placental-instigated acute inflammatory condition targeting the liver.
In addition, dysfunction in the complement system via excessive activation or defective regulation for a
given amount of endothelial injury has been proposed to cause damage to hepatic vessels in HELLP.
Reference: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1394126-overview#a4
NURSING CARE PLAN 1
Nursing Diagnosis: Pain related to surgical incision secondary to cesarean section procedure
>monitored vital
signs
Rationale: to
establish
baseline data
>encouraged to
rest
Rationale:
Prevents fatigue
and conserves
energy for
healing
>encouraged
diversional
activities by
talking with the
SO
Rationale:
relieves pain felt
by the patient
>encouraged use
of of relaxation
technique, deep
breathing
exercise
Rationale: for
pulmonary
ventilation,
especially when
exercising, and
to relieve stress
and promote
relaxation, to
promote
circulation,
prevent pressure
on the operative
site
>kept watched
for any
unsualities
Rationale: to
observe for any
changes
Collaborative:
>Administer
analgesics or
nonsteroidal anti-
inflammatory
drugs as
prescribed.
Rationale: To
relieve mild or
moderate pain.
NCP 2
Nursing Diagnosis: Risk for infection related to inadequate primary defenses secondary to surgical
incision
>kept watched
for any
unsualities
Rationale: to
observe for any
changes
Collaborative:
>Administer
antibiotics as
prescribed
Rationale:
Antibiotics have
bactericidal
effect that
combats
pathogens
NCP 3
>Allowed the
behavior to
belong to the
client; do not
respond
personally.
Rationale: Must
be patient-
centered
>Emphasized
positive aspects
of the situation
Rationale:
maintaining a
hopeful attitude
toward the
patient
capabilities and
potential for
improving the
situation
DRUG STUDY
Use cautiously
in patients w/
history of
colitis & in
those w/ renal
insufficiency.
Some
cephalosporins
have been
associated w/
seizures in
patients w/
renal
imperment
when dosage
wasn’t
reduced.
Name Classificati Mechanis Indicatio Contraindication Adverse Reaction Nursing
of on m n Responsibili
Drug of Action ties
Generi Therapeutic Provides >Preventi Primary headache Before:
c Class: elemental on and hemochro dizziness -Monitor VS
Name: Iron iron, an treatment matosis seizures of patient
Ferrous supplement essential and Hemolyti syncope -Check lab
Fumara s compone treatment c anemias hypotensio results
te nt in the of iron and other n -Assess if
Pharmacolo formatio deficienc anemias tachycardia patient is
Trade gic Class: n of y anemia not due to allergic to
nausea
Name: Hematinics hemoglo > Used as iron medication
constipatio
Femiro bin a deficiency -Prepare
n
n suppleme medication
nt during diarrhea ahead of
Patient regnancy dark stools time and
’s epigastric prepare right
Dose: pain amount and
350 mg GI dosage and
(OD) bleeding verification
taste of correct
disorder patient
vomiting
During:
-Make sure
that patient
is aware of
what the
medicine is
for
-Make sure
that patient
is able to
take the
medicine at
the right
time
After:
-Ensure to
tell patient
that stool
bowel may
be darker
than normal
Check th
patency of
the IV and
IV line.
After:
-Ensure to
tell patient
that stool
bowel
may be
darker
than
normal
Advice
patient to
take
medicatio
n exactly
as
prescribed
Instruct
patient to
report
severe
allergic
reactions.
HEALTH TEACHING PLAN