Valoración de preeclampsia en gestantes que acuden a un hospital de la ciudad de Guayaquil, año 2022.

Abstract

Preeclampsia, defined as arterial hypertension that usually occurs after 20 weeks of pregnancy, is a syndrome induced by pregnancy, for which domain 11 of safety and protection is altered. Objective: To determine the assessment of preeclampsia in pregnant women who attend a hospital in the city of Guayaquil, in the year 2022. Methodology: descriptive, quantitative, retrospective, cross-sectional. Population: 200 pregnant women who meet the inclusion criteria. Technique: Indirect observation guide, Instrument: Indirect observation matrix. Results: Pregnant women between 29 and 34 years of age (37%), single marital status (43%), secondary academic education (48%), occupation of domestic chores (85%) and gestational age predominated among the characteristics. older than 37 weeks. Regarding alarm signs and symptoms, he presented pain in the epigastrium (72%) and headaches (66%). Regarding the reference criteria, they were referred to the third level (85%). Conclusion: Preeclampsia constitutes a health problem, which increases the cases of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality, therefore the nursing diagnosis is opportune, to identify the domains that are being affected, thus allowing you to identify the labels that are altered, to intervene, prevent progression to more severe forms and improve patient outcomes.