PP086. Severe hypertensive complications in pregnancy - Two years study (2011-2012)

There are major hypertensive disorders related to pregnancy-preeclampsia,eclampsia and HELLP syndrome. These women are at an increased risk for placental abruption,renal failure, cerebral hemorrhage,hepatic failure/rupture,pulmonary edema, DIC and of long-term cardiovascular disease.

Study the incidence, risk factors, maternal/fetal outcome of hypertensive complications that determined Intensive Care Unit admission.

A retrospective study of admissions in Intensive Care Unit for preeclampsia, HELLP syndrome and eclampsia in 2011-2012.

There were 8 admissions in Intensive Care - 88% black women, average age was 20 years and all were nulliparous. 1 had an hypertension induced by pregnancy, but 63% had increased blood pressure in hospital admission. 50% had elevated liver enzymes, 25% proteinuria, 1 low platelet count and 1 had normal blood results. 50% of the admissions were due to eclampsia, 38% due to severe preeclampsia and 1 due to HELLP. Fetal/neonatal outcomes were prematurity in 25%, birth weight average was 2759g and none had apgar below 7. There was no fetal death. Vaginal delivery occurred in 25% and caesarian in 75%. Maternal complications were elevated blood pressure (75%), cardiorespiratory disorders (38%), encephalopathy (25%), renal disorder (13%) and convulsions (13%). There was no maternal death.

The risk of adverse outcome increases with the severity of hypertension and organ damage. Early detection and appropriate management are essential.