Administration patterns of magnesium sulphate for women with preeclampsia and immediate newborn outcomes in Kawempe National Referral Hospital-Uganda: a cohort study

Administration patterns of magnesium sulphate for women with preeclampsia and immediate newborn outcomes in Kawempe National Referral Hospital-Uganda: a cohort study

Abstract Background Preeclampsia is the second leading cause of maternal death in Uganda. WHO recommends using magnesium sulphate (MgSO4) to prevent and treat preeclampsia with severe features (PEC) and eclampsia. MgSO4 is used to prevent eclampsia and treat women who experience an eclamptic convuls...

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Main Authors: Mariam Birungi, Jane Nakibuuka, Mark Kaddumukasa, Josephine Najjuma, Christopher J. Burant, Shirley Moore, Carol Blixen, Elly T. Katabira, Martha Sajatovic, Scovia Nalugo Mbalinda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-11-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Preeclampsia
Intrapartum
Magnesium sulphate
Newborn outcomes
Apgar score
Uganda
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-024-06915-z
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