Severe Preeclampsia in Obstetrics & Gynecology — Case | General Gynecology | SMLE Q#11503
SMLE Question #11503
Obstetrics & Gynecology
General Gynecology
Objective: OBJ-ETH-STERIL
Last updated: February 2026
A 30-year-old G3P2 at 38 weeks’ gestation is in active labour with severe preeclampsia. She has been receiving IV magnesium sulfate for 4 hours. An epidural catheter was inserted 30 minutes ago. She then becomes lightheaded. Continuous cardiotocography now shows a fetal heart rate baseline of 100/min with minimal variability and no recurrent decelerations. What is the most likely cause of these cardiotocography findings?
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