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Pregnancy-Unique Quantification of Emesis and Nausea Score

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Pregnancy-Unique Quantification of Emesis and Nausea Score, PUQE Score, Modified PUQE Score

  • See Also
  1. Hyperemesis Gravidarum
  2. Morning Sickness
  • Indications
  1. Hyperemesis Gravidarum Evaluation
  • Criteria
  • Modified PUQE Score
  1. How long do you feel Nauseated (or sick to your Stomach) on an average day
    1. Score 1: Not at All
    2. Score 2: Hours/day <=1
    3. Score 3: Hours/day 2 to 3
    4. Score 4: Hours/day 4 to 6
    5. Score 5: Hours/day >6
  2. How many times do you vomit (or throw up) on an average day
    1. Score 1: Not at All
    2. Score 2: Times/day 1 to 2
    3. Score 3: Times/day 3 to 4
    4. Score 4: Times/day 5 to 6
    5. Score 5: Times/day >=7
  3. How many times do you retch (or have Dry Heaves) without bringing anything up on an average day
    1. Score 1: Not at All
    2. Score 2: Times/day 1 to 2
    3. Score 3: Times/day 3 to 4
    4. Score 4: Times/day 5 to 6
    5. Score 5: Times/day >=7
  • Interpretation
  • Modified PUQE Score (based on total score from 3 questions; total possible 3 to 15)
  1. Total score <7: Mild
  2. Total score 7-12: Moderate
  3. Total score >12: Severe
  • References
  1. Lacasse (2008) Am J Obstet Gynecol 198(1): 71 [PubMed]