Diagnosis of Hyperemesis Gravidarum in Patients with Pregnancy- Induced Vomiting Using a Point-of-Care Ketone Blood Test

Aim: Hyperemesis gravidarum affects 2.5% of pregnant woman and is characterized by persistent vomiting, weight loss of more than 5%, dehydration, ketonuria, and electrolyte abnormalities. Currently, there is no consensus on its definition, and there is no single, widely used set of criteria for diag...

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Main Authors: Savaş Arslan, Fırat Bektaş, Seçgin Söyüncü
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Yayinevi 2017-09-01
Series:Eurasian Journal of Emergency Medicine
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Online Access: http://akademikaciltip.com/archives/archive-detail/article-preview/diagnosis-of-hyperemesis-gravidarum-in-patients-wi/21784