🚨 NCLEX OB ALERT: HELLP Syndrome (LABS SAVE LIVES!) 🚨 HELLP syndrome is a severe, life-threatening complication of preeclampsia — and the NCLEX will test it through LAB VALUES, not just symptoms. 🧠 Remember this: HELLP = H • EL • LP Hemolysis → ↓ RBCs, ↑ LDH ELevated Liver enzymes → ↑ AST, ↑ ALT (RUQ/epigastric pain) LPow Platelets →

HELLP syndrome coming seemingly out of no where 😳 #HELLP #hellpsyndrome | Paging Dr. Fran

What is #HELLPsyndrome? HELLP syndrome is a life-threatening pregnancy complication, considered a severe variant of preeclampsia. H (hemolysis-breaking down of red blood cells) EL (elevated liver enzymes) LP (low platelets) HELLP syndrome can occur any time after 20 weeks of pregnancy or postpartum up to 6 weeks. #newmom #postpartum #postpartumlife #pregnancy #pregnancyfacts #pregnant #pregnantlife #secondtrimester #thirdtrimester | Preeclampsia Foundation