HELLP (Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzymes and Low Platelets) syndrome is a life-threatening pregnancy complication usually considered to be a variant of preeclampsia. Both conditions usually occur during the later stages of pregnancy, or soon after childbirth.🤰🤱 HELLP syndrome is named after it's characteristics: 🌟H (hemolysis, which is the breaking down of red blood cells) 🌟EL (elevated liver enzymes) 🌟LP (low platelet count) HELLP syndrome can be difficult to diagnose, because all of the t

🚨 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 →