Nursing Mnemonics Podcast by NURSING.com (Nursing Podcast, NCLEX® Prep for nursing students)
Nursing Mnemonics Podcast by NURSING.com (Nursing Podcast, NCLEX® Prep for nursing students)
Jon Haws RN
HELLP Syndrome – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (HELLP)
2 minutes Posted Feb 12, 2024 at 11:00 pm.
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Outline HELLP
  • H-Hemolysis
  • E-Elevated
  • L-Liver function tests
  • L-Low
  • P-Platelet count
Description

HELLP syndrome is a severe and life-threatening complication, typically related to preeclampsia. It typically occurs in the third trimester.The defining characteristics are hemolysis (breakdown of red blood cells), elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count.