Evaluation of extravascular lung water and cardiac function by intrapartum bedside ultrasound: full-term preeclampsia vs. healthy controls

In this exploratory, hypothesis-generating study, EVLW and intravascular volume increased postpartum, with a greater increase observed in PE women, who also have a higher risk of pulmonary edema and a greater intravascular volume load. Intrapartum bedside ultrasound can be used for real-time monitoring of maternal EVLW, intravascular volume status, and cardiac function, aiding in the monitoring the condition and fluid management of PE patients.