Hyperemesis

Pregnancy Unique-Quantification of Emesis (PUQE) score

1 point 2 points 3 points 4 points 5 points
Duration of nausea in the past 12 hours 0 ≤1/24 2-3/24 4 to 6/24 >6/24
Number of vomiting episodes in the past 12 hours 0 1 - 2 3 to 4 5 to 6 ≥7
Number of episodes of dry heaves in the past 12 hours 0 1 -2 3 - 4 5 - 6 ≥7

Total score 4 to 6: mild nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. Total score 7 to 12: moderate nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. Total score ≥13: severe nausea and vomiting of pregnancy.

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