SPOT URINE PROTEIN / CREATININE RATIO IN  PREDICTING THE SEVERITY OF PRE ECLAMPSIA  AND MATERNAL AND FETAL OUTCOME

Dr.Lavanya; K.; Dr.S.V.Hemalatha

Volume : VI, Issue : IX, September - 2016

SPOT URINE PROTEIN / CREATININE RATIO IN PREDICTING THE SEVERITY OF PRE ECLAMPSIA AND MATERNAL AND FETAL OUTCOME

Dr. Lavanya, K. , Dr. S. V. Hemalatha

Abstract :

Pre eclampsia is a multi system disorder of pregnancy and peurperium characterized by hypertension and proteinuria. It complicates approximately 5–8% of pregnancies (ACOG 2002; Sibai et al 1997). It is one of the major causes of maternal, perinatal morbidity and mortality. Worldwide an estimated 289,000 women die every year from pregnancy related causes. Pre eclampsia and eclampsia contributes to 14% of all maternal deaths in developing countries (WHO 2014). The primary aim in the management of pre eclampsia is to predict the severity of pre eclampsia early, and prevent its adverse outcome by appropriate management. One of the methods to predict the severity of pre eclampsia is spot urine protein: creatinine ratio. The present study was undertaken to assess the efficacy of spot urine protein: creatinine ratio in assessing the severity of pre–eclampsia and its influence on maternal and fetal outcome.