Resumen

RIVAS G, Marianela et al. Hiperemesis gravídica en la Maternidad del Hospital "Dr. Adolfo Prince Lara" 1991-1998. Puerto Cabello, Edo. Carabobo. Venezuela. Rev Obstet Ginecol Venez [online]. 2001, vol.61, n.1, pp.19-24. ISSN 0048-7732.

SUMMARY Objective: To analyze the incidence and interesting aspects of the hyperemesis gravidarum. Method: Retrospective and descriptive study of 36 cases of hyperemesis gravidarum attended from 1991 until 1998 in 34 664 births. For the analysis of the variables 34 clinical records were included. Setting: Hospital "Dr. Adolfo Prince Lara", Puerto Cabello. Carabobo State, Venezuela. Results: The incidence was 0.11%, one case for each 835 births. In 50% of cases prevailed the age group of 20-24 year. There was no prenatal care. The most frequent appearance was in the first pregnancy with 47%. The predominant gestational age was between 8-12 weeks. The 52.94% of patients presented a hydroelectrolitical unbalance. Reached term 78% of pregnancies. Most of the patients received parenteral hydration, metoclopramide, prometazine and B complex. There was one case of maternal death. Conclusion: The hyperemesis gravidarum is a low frequent pathology characterized by nauseas and incoercible vomits that require hospitalization and could compromise he life of the patient.

Palabras clave : Hyperemesis gravidarum; Hydroelectrolitical unbalance; Ketonuria.