Classification of the Toxaemias of Pregnancy

Abstract

Second Women's Clinic, chiefi Professor P. Vara, M.D. BY From Helsinki University First Women's Clinic, chief: Professor A , Turunen, M . D., andTHE American Committee on Maternal Welfare interval, has an adequate urinary volume. suggested the following classification of the (There is almost no maternal mortality.) toxaemias of pregnancy, which has been adopted (2) Severe-occurrence of one or more of the by many obstetric clinics:following signs or symptoms:(a) Coma of 6 or more hours duration. (b) Temperature of 39" C. or more.(1) Mild-if one or more of the following (c) Pulse rate over 120 per minute. signs are present:(d) Respiratory rate over 40 per minute. (a) 0edema-a weight gain of 600 €5 Or more (e) More than 10 convulsions. per week. ( f ) Cardiovascular impairment. (b) Blood pressure-from normal to 159/100. (c) Proteinuria-from 0.1 to 1.99 g. per 24 hours. (d) Symptoms-mild if present.