DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2023.v11i05.023

Pages: 946-952

Objective: To study the therapeutic aspects, the maternal and fetal prognosis of eclampsia from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2017 in the gyneco-obstetrics department of Sikasso hospital. Methodology: We have carried out a prospective and descriptive study of cases of eclampsia. It concerned pregnant women, parturients and admitted mothers with signs of hypertension during pregnancy. Results: Nicardipine and Magnesium Sulfate were the most commonly used antihypertensives. Caesarean section was performed in 63.3% of cases. Stillbirth rate was 30.3% of stillbirths, maternal lethality was 11%. Conclusion: Eclampsia is a very common pathology in young women and before childbirth. Maternal and fetal care remains multidisciplinary. Nicardipine and magnesium sulfate were the most commonly used antihypertensives. Vaginal delivery and caesarean were performed. The majority of newborns had a normal weight and more than half were alive 69.7%.