Valoración del riesgo obstétrico en gestantes que acuden a la emergencia en un hospital de Guayaquil, año 2025.

Abstract

Obstetric risk assessment is fundamental for the timely detection of complications in pregnant women, especially in the emergency department where immediate care can influence maternal and perinatal outcomes. Objective: To assess obstetric risk in pregnant women attending the emergency department of a hospital in Guayaquil, Ecuador, in 2025. Methodology: A quantitative, descriptive, non-experimental, prospective, cross-sectional study was conducted. Population: 279 patients who attended the emergency department. Instrument: Direct and indirect observation was used, employing a data collection matrix. Results: The majority of pregnant women were between 28 and 34 years old, with 1 to 4 children. Factors such as tobacco and alcohol consumption, obesity, and hyperglycemia were also prominent. The main pathologies identified were threatened preterm labor, diabetes, and anemia. Most patients were classified as low risk, and the mammogram parameters were within normal ranges in the majority of cases. Conclusions: The studied population mainly presents low obstetric risk; however, there are factors that can predispose to complications, so the importance of timely assessment using a tool such as the mammogram score is highlighted to improve care in the emergency area.