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gravida para notation
Pronunciation: grav-I-da PAIR-a
A standardized system for documenting a woman's obstetric history using pregnancy and delivery counts.
Full Definition
Gravida para notation is a medical shorthand system used to summarize a woman's reproductive history. 'Gravida' refers to the number of pregnancies (including current pregnancy), while 'para' refers to the number of deliveries after 20 weeks gestation. The notation may be expanded to include term births, preterm births, abortions, and living children (TPAL system). This standardized format ensures consistent documentation across healthcare providers and is essential for clinical decision-making.
Usage
Usage note: Always use capital letters G and P; may be expanded to GTPAL format for detailed history.
In Context
- "The patient's obstetric history was documented as G3P2 in the medical record." — Clinical documentation
- "Using gravida para notation, she would be classified as G1P0 for this first pregnancy." — Prenatal care documentation
Also known as
G/P notation
obstetric notation
Don't confuse with
APGAR scoring
gestational age notation