What is 'gestational age' in SAP IS-HMED - Clinical System?

gestational age - Overview

• Component: IS-HMED

• Component Name: Clinical System

• Description: Age or duration of pregnancy, calendar age of fetus. This can be calculated using various methods, e.g. from last day of menstruation, orusing an ultrasound examination.

gestational age - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Gestational age is a term used in the IS-HMED Clinical System to refer to the age of a fetus in weeks. It is calculated from the first day of the last menstrual period and is used to determine the due date of a pregnancy. It is also used to assess the health and development of a fetus. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In the IS-HMED Clinical System, gestational age is used to calculate the due date of a pregnancy. It is also used to assess the health and development of a fetus by comparing it to expected milestones for that gestational age. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When calculating gestational age, it is important to remember that it is calculated from the first day of the last menstrual period, not from the date of conception. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Gestational age is an important factor in determining the health and development of a fetus. Other factors that can be used to assess fetal health include fetal heart rate, amniotic fluid levels, and ultrasound measurements.