Overview

Document Overview

Design and created by Guideline Central in participation with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Acute Hypertension in Pregnancy and Postpartum Algorithm

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Publication Date: Jan 29, 2024

Page Last Updated: May 5, 2026

Document Overview

Document Title: Acute Hypertension in Pregnancy and Postpartum Algorithm

Authoring Society: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Document Publication Date: Jan 29, 2024

Page Last Reviewed/Updated: May 5, 2026

Document Type: Other

Country of Publication: United States

Full Text Freely Available: Yes

Full Text Guideline: www.acog.org/-/media/project/acog/acogorg/files/pdfs/programs/ob-emergencies/hypertension_algorithm.pdf

Source Citation: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Acute hypertension in pregnancy & postpartum algorithm. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; 2023. Accessed June 17, 2024. https://www.acog.org/-/media/project/acog/acogorg/files/pdfs/programs/ob-emergencies/hypertension_algorithm.pdf

Supplemental Implementation Resources

Document Scope, Criteria, and Use Cases

Scope: Management, Treatment

Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)

D006973 - Hypertension

D011247 - Pregnancy

D046110 - Hypertension, Pregnancy-Induced

D006973 - Hypertension

D011247 - Pregnancy

D046110 - Hypertension, Pregnancy-Induced

Keywords: Obstetric, hypertension, hypertensive emergency, obstetric emergency, postpartum, preeclampsia, pregnancy

Target Patient Population: People of reproductive age who can become pregnant

Target Provider Population: Emergency medicine practitioners in hospital-based emergency departments and standalone emergency rooms

Inclusion Criteria: Female, Adolescent, Adult

Health Care Settings: Ambulatory, Emergency Care, Hospital, Medical Transportation, Outpatient

Intended Users: Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Physician Assistant