Volume : II, Issue : VII, July - 2013

Eclampsia: Maternal & Fetal Threat

Dr. Arti J. Patel, Dr. Jayvir M. Parmar

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Eclampsia is one of the leading cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity & mortality. This clinical observational study comprises 50 patients presenting with eclampsia in Obstetrics & Gynaecology Department at tertiary health care centre during the period from May 2012 to April 2013. In present study eclampsia is commonly seen in age group 20-30 years (56%), most commonly in primigravida patients (78%), majority of cases seen during antenatal period (72%). Caesarean sections (56%) were done in cases of failed trial of labour, associated fetal malpresentation and uncontrolled maternal hypertension to reduce maternal and fetal complications. Maternal mortality in present study is 8% among that 4% of deaths occurred due to DIC and ARF. Meconium aspiration, septicemia, prematurity and birth asphyxia are common causes for perinatal mortality (12%). Anticipation of eclampsia in cases of severe PIH and its proper management decreases incidence of eclampsia, maternal & perinatal complications and improves its outcome.

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Dr. Arti J. Patel, Dr. Jayvir M. Parmar Eclampsia: Maternal & Fetal Threat International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol : 2, Issue : 7 July 2013

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