The challenge of adequately reporting preeclampsia for epidemiological surveillance: An example from a referral center in a middle-income country.

Adequately reporting of preeclampsia is a challenge. The aim of this study was to compare the diagnosis of preeclampsia based on clinical and laboratory findings and ICD-10 codes (International Classification of Diseases) at admission and discharge in a referral center, over a one-year period. Among 2,839 women admitted for childbirth, 208 presented confirmed preeclampsia, based on chart audits.

Validation of the fullPIERS model for prediction of adverse outcomes in preeclampsia at a referral center.

Objectives: To validate the use of fullPIERS to predict maternal and perinatal adverse outcomes in a referral center.

Methods: Cross-sectional study including all pregnant women with preeclampsia (PE) at a referral center in southeast Brazil. The prevalence of PE and adverse outcomes were assessed.