Maternal and Perinatal Outcome in Eclampsia, A one year Study

Abstract

To estimate the maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality due to eclampsia. This study was conducted between 1st January 2001 to 31st December 2001, in Gynae B unit KTH, peshawar. The date of a total of 25 patients presenting with eclampsia during the above period were analyzed. All emergency measures and treatment were taken into account and all surgical methods used, thoroughly reviewed. The presence of complications and maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortlaity were taken into account and results compiled. These figures show the seriousness of the problem and the question it poses to our existing state of maternal health care, thus guiding us to work harder and develop new approaches to achive the goal setup by safe mother hood concepts.