Review
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World J Nephrol. Nov 6, 2014; 3(4): 169-181
Published online Nov 6, 2014. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v3.i4.169
Table 1 Indications for delivery in preeclampsia
MaternalFoetal
EclampsiaSevere foetal growth retardation
Shortness of breath, pulse oximetry of < 94% on room air, pulmonary oedemasevere oligohydramnios
AST or ALT > 2 times above normalFoetal death
Uncontrolled severe hypertensionRepetitive late or variable foetal heart rate decelerations
Oliguria , serum creatinine level of ≥ 1.5 mg/dUmbilical artery doppler imaging with reverse diastolic blood flow
Suspected abruptio placentae
Persistent platelet count < 100000 /mm3