Hyperemesis Gravidarum Hyperemesis Gravidarum usually has an onset between the 4th and 10th week of pregnancy. For the majority of women symptoms are self-limiting, however approximately 10% of women will continue to have symptoms until birth. Our district now has a specific service to help these women. The Sydney North Healthpathway has been updated to reflect the NSW Health Guideline and includes information about evidence based medication regimes. Pregnant women who have a PUQE-24 score >7 and live within NSLHD can be referred to the Northern Sydney Virtual Care service (NSVCS) to support medication optimisation and if required arrange for the woman to receive IV fluids in their home. Please see the PUQE below. It is our goal that with the Healthpathway and referral to the NSVCS that women have improved symptom management and access to care, as well as reduce ED presentations and hospital admissions.
PUQE Score
Please see Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy and Hyperemesis Gravidarum HealthPathway for more information. Username: healthpathways Password: gateway Referral information Please call the Virtual Care service on 0400 303 716 (9am–5pm, 7 days)
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