Prediction of Adverse Maternal Outcomes in Preeclampsia Using the FullPIERS (Preeclampsia Integrated Estimate of Risk) Model in a Tertiary Care Hospital of Eastern India

Preeclampsia, characterized by hypertensive disorders and systemic inflammatory response, remains a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality globally. Effective risk assessment tools are crucial for predicting adverse maternal outcomes.

This study evaluates the performance of the fullPIERS (Preeclampsia Integrated Estimate of Risk) model in predicting adverse maternal outcomes within 24 hours of admission for preeclampsia.

A cross-sectional study was conducted over one year, involving 100 preeclamptic patients admitted to Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College & Hospital (NRSMCH). Predictor variables were collected within 24 hours of admission and analyzed using the fullPIERS model.

The fullPIERS model effectively stratified maternal risk. Adverse outcomes were significantly associated with systolic blood pressure (BP) ≥ 140 mmHg, diastolic BP ≥ 90 mmHg, oxygen saturation ≤ 95%, frontal headache, visual disturbances, chest pain/dyspnea, and abnormal random blood sugar, albumin, alanine aminotransferase, platelet count, and creatinine levels. A fullPIERS score ≥ 30 was strongly predictive of adverse maternal outcomes.

The fullPIERS model is a valuable tool for predicting adverse maternal outcomes in preeclampsia, aiding in timely and effective clinical decision-making.