Summary obgyn-hypertension in pregnancy royal college of surgeons ireland

OG 2.2
Anatomy of the Female Pelvis


OG 4.2 Maternal Medicine
Class Senior Cycle 1
Course Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Code SC1 Obs
Title Hypertension in Pregnancy
Date May 2020
Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Department of Anatomy
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

, Knowledge Objectives

• To accurately differentiate chronic hypertension affecting
pregnancy, gestational hypertension, pre- eclampsia, and
eclampsia
• To demonstrate an understanding of the pathogenesis of pre-
eclampsia
• To describe the maternal and fetal effects of pre- eclampsia
and its complications
• To describe the principles guiding the management of pre-
eclampsia


Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology,
RCSI

, Skill objectives
• To take histories from several patients with hypertension
during pregnancy, including at least one with gestational
hypertension and one with pre-eclampsia

• To become competent at accurately measuring blood
pressure during pregnancy, paying particular attention to
patient position and cuff size

• To make at least one visit to your hospital’s Obstetric Day
Care Unit




Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology,
RCSI