Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Preeclampsia, characterized by hypertensive disorders and systemic inflammatory response, remains a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality globally. Effective risk assessment tools are crucial for predicting adverse maternal outcomes. OBJECTIVE: This study evaluates the performance of the fullPIERS (Preeclampsia Integrated Estimate of Risk) model in predicting adverse maternal outcomes within 24 hours of admission for preeclampsia. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted over one year, involving 100 preeclamptic patients admitted to Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College & Hospital (NRSMCH). Predictor variables were collected within 24 hours of admission and analyzed using the fullPIERS model. RESULTS: The fullPIERS model effectively stratified maternal risk. Adverse outcomes were significantly associated with systolic blood pressure (BP) ≥ 140 mmHg, diastolic BP ≥ 90 mmHg, oxygen saturation ≤ 95%, frontal headache, visual disturbances, chest pain/dyspnea, and abnormal random blood sugar, albumin, alanine aminotransferase, platelet count, and creatinine levels. A fullPIERS score ≥ 30 was strongly predictive of adverse maternal outcomes. CONCLUSION: The fullPIERS model is a valuable tool for predicting adverse maternal outcomes in preeclampsia, aiding in timely and effective clinical decision-making.