Abstract:
Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy and hyperemesis gravidarum can cause significant emotional, psychological, physical, and financial distress for women and their families. This abstract reflects evidence-based best clinical practice and expert consensus opinion to standardize the infusion management of hyperemesis gravidarum. Individual care infusion therapy is to be developed in partnership with the woman and must include advice on how to adjust treatment if symptoms improve, fluctuate, or deteriorate, and how to access care if required.
Intravenous fluid and electrolyte replacement effectively treat dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. IV fluid therapy should preferably be administered in an outpatient setting where available, as this has been associated with equivalent patient satisfaction outcomes and lower total hospitalization days. The prescription of IV fluid therapy should take into account the degree of dehydration and any electrolyte
