Guideline for Management of Hyperemesis Gravidarum

Khawla Hospital

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.