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Preeclampsia: Severe-Features Management + Severe-Range BP Pathway

Inpatient mag protocol (4g bolus → 2g/hr × 24h), Q4–12h labs, severe-range BP order set name.

Source: PGY-1 Resident Handbook 2026-2027

Severe-features management (inpatient admission until delivery at 34 wks, or earlier depending on the situation):

  • 24 hours of magnesium: 4 g bolus, then 2 g/hr (order set: OB Labor and Delivery Magnesium).
  • CBC / CMP Q4–12 hours.
  • Betamethasone × 2 doses.
Severe-range BP (>160/110 sustained ×15 min): use Epic order set DUHS OB SEVERE-RANGE BLOOD PRESSURE TREATMENT PATHWAYS.

See also: Mag Checks: Bedside Reference.

Referenced by handoffs