All India Congress of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 04–08 Jan 2009 · Birla Auditorium, Jaipur

Objectives : Magnesium sulphate is considered to be the agent of choice for control of eclamptic seizures. But up todate a doubt exists regarding appropriate dosage schedule of magnesium sulphate. Our objective was to compare low dose magnesium sulphate regime with standard Pritchard regime in terms of control and prevention of recurrence of fits, maternal and perinatal outcome, complications encountered. Methods: This study was carried out in Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at LLRM Medical College Meerut. Study was done on 94 patients of Eclampsia and Imminent eclampsia. Out of which 34 patients were of eclampsia and 60 patients were of imminent eclampsia.