PREVALENCE AND MANAGEMENT OF MATERNAL DEATHS DUE TO ECLAMPSIA AND HELLP SYNDROME: A COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
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https://doi.org/10.61841/2sb1s408Keywords:
Eclampsia, HELLP syndrome, prevalence, treatmentAbstract
Background: Eclampsia and HELLP syndrome, are serious complications during pregnancy, and pose significant risks to both mother and fetus. Early management of eclampsia and HELLP syndrome before delivery may improve the outcomes for patients. This study aims to systematically review the literature on the prevalence and management of eclampsia and HELLP syndrome regarding maternal deaths in the last 10 years.
Methods: This systematic review used the PRISMA 2020 guidelines and focused on full-text English literature published between 2014 and 2024. Editorials and review papers from the same journal, as well as submissions without a DOI, were not considered. Literature was gathered from online databases such as PubMed, SagePub, and ScienceDirect.
Result: In the initial stages, our research team retrieved a total of 9400 articles from reputable sources such as PubMed, SagePub, and Science Direct. After a meticulous three-level screening process, only six articles were deemed directly relevant to our ongoing systematic review and were selected for further analysis through thorough full-text reading.
Conclusion: Eclampsia and HELLP syndrome are both conditions that require treatment. Pregnancy termination and magnesium supplementation prevent eclampsia, while glucocorticoids are crucial for treating HELLP syndrome. Treatment should consider baseline features and long-term implications to address maternal and fetal health and wellbeing.
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