Secretariats General Definition of EPH-Gestosis Profile of the OG Boards of the OG Regional Secretariats Representatives Logo Nomenclature Definitions a) Gestosis b) Signs and Symptoms c) Eclampsia Imminens (EI) d) Eclampsia Convulsiva (EC) Signs and Symptoms Causes of E, P, H. Gestosis Index, GI Asphyia Index, AI Classifications a) Symptomatic b) Pathogenetic Post partum examinations Gestosis Clinic Causes of EPH - Gestosis Comparison FIGO - OG Therapeutic Suggestions a) First Measures b) Hospitalized Patient c) Eclampsia, Imm. & Convuls. Medicaments not recommend. Economic Aspects History a) of the OG b) of EPH - Gestosis c) Past Congresses Future Congresses Org.  Gestosis Press OGP Congress Volumes OG Journal Affiliated Associations a) ASOG b) OGPh c) RAOG d) OIGIG OGASH CSPP Other Home Pages Library Exchange of Scientists Pin of OG Announcements ΕΡΗ -Gestosis is the pregancy complication of the neglected woman ( third world, fourth world), equippement in those areas may be scarce ΟΓ non existent. Most simple tests therefore are to be recommended The sequens of the cardinal signs and symptoms, ΕΡΗ is derived a from its importance b from the time of its appearance   1. Edema ( Ε ) first to appear = pathological water retention, also sudden weight gain It is abnormal when not disappeared after a good nights rest.It can be detected by the patient herself . Test: One spot one finger, one minute. 2  Proteinuria (Ρ) second to appear Abnormal amount of proteins excreted through the urin. Test : Dipsticks. Pathological when more than trace in any urin specimen 24 hour specimen only required when quantitative amount of protein is to be assessed The patient does not notice proteinuria. 3. Hypertension (Η) , Iast to appear.(Korotkoff 4) Last normal reading: systolic: 135 diastolic 85 First pathological reading : systol jc 140 diastolic 90 In previous hypotension pathological is a rise of systolic 30 mm Hg diastolic 15 mm Hg   "Hypertension" varies greatly from one population group to the other. e.g, ίπ the Philippines the blood prerssure of 135/185 is considered as hypertension. Therefore the Iimits have to be corrected according to the average blood pressure values ίπ every region.   It is of advantage to use in the same patient always the same type of equippment, ί.e. Tin can manometer. Hg apparatus Electronic devices. the results otherwise might vary greatly and give a wrong picture.       ©opyright 2003 - 2024 by Organisation Gestosis, All rights reserved.