Determination of Serum Electrolyte Levels in Pregnant Women Observed With Preeclampsia during Pregnancy
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Aim: To study the preeclampsia levels in pregnant women Setting and Design: The cross sectional non randomized study. Materials and Methods: A total of 100 pregnant women were recruited into the study. These were drawn from pregnant women attending their routine antenatal clinic at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, South East Nigeria. Blood samples were collected and analyzed for the following electrolyte parameters: Sodium, Potassium, Chloride and Bicarbonate using standard biochemical techniques for the laboratory investigations. Results: It was observed that bicarbonate and potassium had a significant correlation with sodium at P<0.05 and P<0.01 respectively. There was also a significant correlation between potassium and bicarbonate at P<0.01. Sodium exhibited a significant correlation with chloride at P<0.01. Potassium showed a significant relationship with only the preeclamptic subjects’ age ranges 41-45 only. Therefore, it will be of immense importance to conduct routine electrolyte check for expectant mothers especially during their third pre-trimester in order to avoid a situations where medical fit could arise either pre or post period of giving birth to new born babies.
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Onochie Anthony
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