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Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

DehydrationOptimize HydrationHypovolemiaAvoid HypovolemiaUnstable ElectrolytesOptimize ElectrolytesHypokalemiaHypomagnesemiaHyponatremiaRenal DysfunctionAspirationFull StomachRSIPONVHypotensionMalnutritionMetabolic AlkalosisThiamine Deficiency

Pathophysiology

Hyperemesis gravidarum ( HG ) is intractable vomiting in pregnancy severe enough to cause weight loss — commonly 5% or more of pre-pregnancy weight — with volume depletion and ketonuria or ketonemia....

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