Maternal and Perinatal outcome of eclamptic patients in a tertiary care hospital in Assam

Dr.Lithingo Lotha; Dr. Asha Borah; Dr. Lovelin

Volume : VI, Issue : VIII, August - 2016

Maternal and Perinatal outcome of eclamptic patients in a tertiary care hospital in Assam

Dr. Lithingo Lotha, Dr. Asha Borah, Dr. Lovelin

Abstract :

Aim – To study the incidence,clinical profile ,maternal and perinatal outcome in eclamptic patients admitted in the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Assam Medical College & Hospital,Diugarh,Assam. Materials & Method – This is a retrospective study of all cases of eclampsia between 1/1/2015 to 31/12/2015. Case records were reviewed and information were collected and tabulated with respect to age,parity,mode of delivery,maternal and perinatal outcome. Results – There was a total of 20916 deliveries and 227 cases of eclampsia during our one year study period.Incidence of eclampsia was found to be 1.08% . Eclampsia was found in 42.7% in age group 21–25 yrs. and 85.4% in primigravidas . 9 cases of maternal deaths and 26 cases of perinatal deaths were found. Conclusion – Eclampsia continues to be an important cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. This is due to lack of proper antenatal care, low socio economic conditions and lack of awareness.