In Episode 68, we talked about preeclampsia which has many complications. One of those is HELLP syndrome, which is a life-threatening condition that occurs during the later stages of pregnancy or that first week or so after giving birth. HELLP syndrome has a mortality rate of 30% and involves severe blood and liver dysfunction. 

In this podcast episode we’ll talk about: 

What the acronym HELLP stands for How HELLP syndrome is classified The signs and symptoms What tests are conduction when HELLP syndrome is suspected Complications of HELLP syndrome, including DIC, liver failure and cerebral hemorrhage How HELLP syndrome is treated

Enjoy! And, references can be found here: https://straightanursingstudent.com/hellp-syndrome/

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