Optimizing Evaluation and Treatment of Patients with Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy in the Emergency Department

Presenter Information

Danielle N. Carr, MD, Abington Jefferson HealthFollow
Angela Carracino, DO, Abington Jefferson HealthFollow
Alisha Sangal, MD, Abington Jefferson HealthFollow
Madeline Smith, MD, Abington Jefferson HealthFollow

Start Date

5-28-2020 7:30 AM

End Date

5-28-2020 8:30 AM

Description

Problem Definition

• Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy (NVP). Approximately 50% prevalence rate
• Pregnant patients with NVP require special considerations for treatment
• Long ER wait times
• Possibly avoidable hospital admissions

Keywords

nausea, vomiting, hyperemesis gravidarum, emergency room, emergency department, pregnant patients

Comments

Presented at the 2020 House Staff Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference