ISSN: 2161-0932
Hounkpatin BIB
Benin
Research Article
Use of Magnesium Sulphate in the Management of Severe Preeclampsia at the Centre University Hospital of Mother and Child (CHU-MEL) Cotonou Benin
Author(s): Tonato Bagnan JA, Lokossou MSHS, Aboubakar F, Hounkpatin BIB, Obossou AAA, Salifou K, Lokossou A and Perrin RXTonato Bagnan JA, Lokossou MSHS, Aboubakar F, Hounkpatin BIB, Obossou AAA, Salifou K, Lokossou A and Perrin RX
Objectives: To evaluate professionals practices and the contribution of magnesium sulphate in a better medical care for persons with severe preeclampsia at CHU-MEL.
Materials and Method: We conducted a retrospective and cross-sectional study with the aim come up with a descriptive and analytical paper. Our study was conducted from January 15th, 2015 to July 15th, 2016, i.e. during eighteen (18) months. The sampling was exhaustive. The population was made of all patients admitted for severe preeclampsia with or without complications. Confidentiality requirements were met and informed consent obtained from all subjects. For the analytical study, the chi-square test was used and the difference was statistically significant with a p-value inferior than 0.05.
Results: The prevalence of preeclampsia during the study peri.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2161-0932.1000447