ABSTRACT
Preeclampsia affects 2 to 6% of pregnant women. It is amongst the leading causes of maternal mortality in industrialized nations, whereas in developing countries it is the single most common obstetrical cause of death (1-5). Confidential inquiries have shown that substandard care contributed to 80% of deaths in both industrialized and developing parts of the world, and expert opinion holds that many deaths were potentially preventable (6-8). This is justification enough to make knowledge and training in obstetrical critical care prerequisites of any health service or training program.
