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What does the term 'GTPAL' stand for?
What does the term 'GTPAL' stand for?
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What does 'T' in GTPAL represent?
What does 'T' in GTPAL represent?
- Total pregnancies
- Premature births
- All births
- Term births (correct)
The 'P' in GTPAL stands for ____ births.
The 'P' in GTPAL stands for ____ births.
Premature
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Study Notes
GTPAL Overview
- GTPAL is an acronym used in obstetrics to summarize pregnancy history.
- It stands for Gravida, Term, Preterm, Abortion, and Living children.
Components of GTPAL
- Gravida: Total number of pregnancies a person has had, regardless of outcome.
- Term: Number of pregnancies resulting in births at or after 37 weeks of gestation.
- Preterm: Pregnancies that resulted in births occurring between 20 and 36 weeks of gestation.
- Abortion: Total number of pregnancies that ended before 20 weeks, including spontaneous and elective abortions.
- Living children: Number of currently living children a person has.
Context of Use
- GTPAL is essential for healthcare providers to assess a patient's obstetric history at a glance.
- This system helps in evaluating risks for future pregnancies and guiding prenatal care.
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