Feto-Maternal outcomes of Pre-eclampsia: A Retrospective Study

Authors

Linda Varghese, Amrita College of NursingFollow
Neenumol Babu, Amrita College of NursingFollow
Niya V.C, Amrita College of NursingFollow

Designation

Assistant Professor

Abstract

Introduction: Pre-eclampsia is a multisystem multifactorial disease unique to pregnancy with unknown aetiology which is characterized by blood pressure ≥140/90 mmHg after 20 weeks of gestation associated with proteinuria ≥300 mg/24- hour urine specimen. It complicates about 2-10% of pregnancies worldwide. Objectives: To determine the prevalence and evaluate feto-maternal outcomes of pre-eclampsia. Methods: This was a retrospective study conducted at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, (AIMS) Kochi from 1 August 2017 to 31 July 2018. This study was done by retrospective analysis of the delivery register (Labour room) and hospital medical records. Results: The prevalence of pre-eclampsia is 2.5% and the major feto-maternal complications are impending eclampsia, maternal distress, placental abnormalities. Conclusion: The outcomes can be improved with prompt recognition and management, so pregnant women need to have routine health screenings

Recommended Citation

Varghese, Linda; Babu, Neenumol; and V.C, Niya (2022) "Feto-Maternal outcomes of Pre-eclampsia: A Retrospective Study," Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences: Vol. 8: Iss. 2, .
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55889/2582-7979.1255
Available at: https://impressions.manipal.edu/mjnhs/vol8/iss2/5