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.