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.
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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…
Results From Systematic Literature Review on PE/E in Nigeria
Ending Eclampsia, 2017 This brief summarizes findings from a review of literature that currently exists on PE/E in Nigeria. While there is a great deal of information on the topic, gaps remain and further research is needed. Recommendations are detailed in…
Landscape Analysis of Pre-eclampsia/Eclampsia in Nigeria
Ending Eclampsia, 2016 The project collected data on information around policy support for pre-eclampsia and eclampsia (PE/E), the current program elements addressing PE/E in the country, the capacity of antenatal and maternity care facilities to detect and manage PE/E, the…
Maternal outcomes after 12 hours and 24 hours of magnesium sulfate therapy for eclampsia
International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 2016 Results showed that 12 hours of MgSO4 therapy was effective in preventing recurrent convulsions among women with eclampsia. The lower dose led to shorter durations of monitoring and catheterization, and shorter hospital stays.
Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy: A Clinical Systematic Review of International Clinical Practice Guidelines
PLOS One, 2014 Many national and international clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) have been published on the diagnosis, evaluation, and management of the hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP). Although many such CPGs have quoted the same research papers, the between-guideline variability in specific recommendations…
Clinical practice patterns on the use of magnesium sulphate for treatment of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia: a multi-country survey
BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2016 Among 147 health facilities in 15 countries, reported clinical use of magnesium sulphate for eclampsia prevention and treatment varied widely, and was largely inconsistent with current international recommendations.
Perinatal Mortality Due to Pre-Eclampsia in Africa: A Comprehensive and Integrated Approach Is Needed
Global Health: Science and Practice, 2016 In addition to early case identification with more frequent antenatal care (ANC) contacts, effective management of complications in pregnant women that progress to life-threatening states, and timely delivery. The editorial recognizes additional needs to reducing maternal and newborn deaths…
Pre-Eclampsia/Eclampsia: Prevention, Detection and Management
Maternal and Child Health Integrated Program, 2011 An MCHIP-produced document, this brief documents key steps, identifies available resources, and highlights lessons learned in the development and implementation of PE/E programs.
For pre-eclamptic women, access to essential medicines can save lives
By Amy Dempsey and Saumya RamaRao The global health community knows how to prevent women from dying during pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum. The science that describes what works and what does not is out there, and as dissemination channels increase…
