Guideline for Management of Hyperemesis Gravidarum
Khawla Hospital
Type
Regulatory
Agency
Oman Ministry of Health
Issued on
19 Mar 2025 (corresponding to 19 Ramadan 1446 H)
Jurisdiction
Oman
Taxonomy
Medical Procedure & Treatment, Health Professions, Hospitals & Health Care Facilities
Acronyms
ABG | Arterial Blood Gasses |
NVP | Nausea and Vomiting of pregnancy |
CBC | Complete blood count |
HG | Hyperemesis Gravidarum |
LFT | Liver Function Test |
RFT | Renal Function test |
TFT | Thyroid Function test |
MDT | Multidisciplinary Team |
DGKH | Directorate General of Khoula Hospital |
MOH | Ministry of Health |
IV | Intravenous |
KCL | Potassium Chloride |
CBC | Complete Blood Count |
RBC | Red Blood Count |
RFT | Renal Function Test |
LFT | Liver Function Test |
TFT | Thyroid Function Test |
ABG | Arterial Blood Gas |
1 - Introduction
Hyperemesis Graviderum is a condition where there is protracted nausea and vomiting with more than 5% pre pregnancy weight loss, dehydration and electrolyte imbalance which usually manifests at 4-9 weeks of gestational age and resolves by 20th weeks.