International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2016 Results from this study showed that among the 132 patients in the study group and 72 patients in the control group, no convulsions recurred in either group after the completion of treatment. Twelve…
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The effect of loading dose of magnesium sulfate on uterine, umbilical, and fetal middle cerebral arteries Doppler in women with severe preeclampsia: A case control study
Hypertension in Pregnancy, 2016 Intravenous administration of magnesium sulfate in pregnant women with severe pre-eclampsia resulted in a decrease in umbilical artery, uterine artery, and fetal middle cerebral artery Doppler indices and reduced resistance to blood flow.
A comparison between the two methods of magnesium sulfate administration for duration of 12 versus 24 h after delivery in patients with severe preeclampsia
The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine, 2015 The women of the two groups did not have significant difference according to age, BMI, parity and gravidity, gestational age at the time of delivery. Results showed that administration of magnesium sulphate…
Gaps and opportunities for pre-eclampsia and eclampsia care in Ethiopia
Ending Eclampsia, 2018 This brief provides recommendations for closing gaps in PE/E detection, treatment, and management in Ethiopia at national, health systems, and community levels.
Risk factors for pre-eclampsia and eclampsia in Nicaragua
Ending Eclampsia, 2018 This infographic provides data on risk factors, policies, health system capacity and community perceptions in Nicaragua-specific data on demographics, health risks, barriers to accessing care, pregnancy-related care, maternal death data, newborn/infant death data, national/provincial policies, and delivery…
Landscape Analysis: Preventing and Managing Pre-eclampsia and Eclampsia in Pakistan
Ending Eclampsia, 2017 This landscape analysis was a major study and one of the first of its kind in in the country, blending multiple perspectives on provision of care through the public health system for pregnant women facing, or at…
Maternal adverse effects of different antenatal magnesium sulphate regimens for improving maternal and infant outcomes: a systematic review
BMC Pregnancy & Childbirth, 2013 Appropriate administration of antenatal magnesium sulphate was not shown to be associated with serious maternal adverse effects, though an increase in ‘minor’ adverse effects and treatment cessation was shown. Researchers recommend larger trials to determine optimal…
Results from Systematic Literature Review on PE/E in Bangladesh
Ending Eclampsia, 2017 This brief summarizes findings from a review of literature on PE/E in Bangladesh. While there is a great deal of information on the topic, gaps remain and further research is needed. Recommendations are detailed in this brief.
A Systematic Review of the Treatment and Management of Pre-eclampsia and Eclampsia in Bangladesh
Ending Eclampsia, 2017 The report details findings from 130 published articles on the prevention, detection, and management of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia in Bangladesh. Findings revealed trends in risk factors, inconsistent dosing regimens, health outcomes for women and their children, and…
FLORENCE: A midwife success story
Ending Eclampsia, 2017 Between June and July 2016, Florence attended an Ending Eclampsia-led training on proper detection of pre-eclampsia, administration of the MgSO4 loading dose for severe cases, and referral of PE/E patients to secondary facilities for management. Since then, she has seen…
