Table 4 Criterion attainment for women with severe pre-eclampsia/eclampsia according to the ALARM International Program
Criterion | ALARM (n,%) | Control (n,%) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
N = 68 | N = 70 | ||
Anticonvulsant administered | |||
Magnesium sulphate | 26, 38.2% | 20, 28.6% | |
Valium | 7, 10.3% | 7, 10.0% | |
None | 35, 51.5% | 43, 61.4% | 0.455 |
Blood pressure recorded every four hours after birth | |||
Yes | 15, 22.1% | 13, 18.6% | |
No | 53, 77.9% | 57, 81.4% | 0.675 |
Urinary output measured at least once in 24 hours | |||
Yes | 22, 32.4% | 22, 31.4% | |
No | 46, 67.6% | 48, 68.6% | 1.000 |
Test of bleeding time | |||
Yes | 5, 7.4% | 10, 14.3% | |
No | 63, 92.6% | 60, 85.7% | 0.275 |
Test of coagulation rate | |||
Yes | 5, 7.4% | 9, 12.9% | |
No | 63, 92.6% | 61, 87.1% | 0.346 |
Platelet count | |||
Yes | 22, 32.4% | 17, 24.3% | |
No | 46, 67.6% | 53, 75.7% | 0.346 |
Albumin test | |||
Yes | 18, 26.5% | 18, 26.1% | |
No | 50, 73.5% | 51, 73.9% | 1.00 |
Total severe (pre-) eclampsia score | 25.2% | 23.2% | 0.621 |