Pattern and Outcome of Eclampsia Managed at a General Hospital in North-West Nigeria
The Nigerian Health Journal
; 12(3): 86-89, 2012.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy constitute major threats to maternal health during pregnancy; labour and the post-partum period. Eclampsia is a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality especially in low income and middle-income countries.Method:
A retrospective review of the clinical records of women managed for eclampsia during a two-year period from December 2004 to November 2006 at the General hospital Aliero was undertaken.Results:
Fifty-eight patients were managed for eclampsia during the 2-year period of study. Eclampsia occurred before and during labour in 47 patients while 11 patients had post-partum eclampsia.Conclusion:
The reorientation of caregivers and the community in order to enhance awareness of eclampsia is recommended. The promotion of early presentation; routine antenatal care; and prompt referral to secondary center's as well as the provision of the resources for adequate management of eclampsia is advocated
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Main subject:
Labor, Obstetric
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Pregnancy
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Maternal Mortality
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Morbidity
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Postpartum Period
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Eclampsia
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Time-to-Pregnancy
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Hypertension
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Maternal Welfare
Language:
English
Journal:
The Nigerian Health Journal
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
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