1. What is a Suppression Ratio Calculator for Pregnancy?

Definition: This calculator determines the suppression ratio (SR) by dividing suppressed events by total events in pregnancy monitoring.

Purpose: It helps medical professionals assess uterine activity patterns during pregnancy, particularly in monitoring contractions.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the formula:

Where:

• \( SR \) — Suppression ratio (dimensionless)
• \( E_s \) — Suppressed events (count)
• \( E_t \) — Total events (count)

Explanation: The ratio indicates what proportion of total uterine events were suppressed, which is important for assessing tocolytic therapy effectiveness.

3. Importance of Suppression Ratio in Pregnancy

Details: SR monitoring helps evaluate the effectiveness of treatments for preterm labor and can guide clinical decisions about tocolytic therapy.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the number of suppressed events and total events. Both values must be ≥ 0, and total events must be > 0.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is considered a good suppression ratio?
A: Typically, ratios closer to 1 indicate better suppression, but interpretation depends on clinical context and baseline measurements.

Q2: How are suppressed events measured?
A: Suppressed events are typically counted through uterine monitoring, where contractions are detected but suppressed by medication.

Q3: When is this calculation most useful?
A: Most valuable during tocolytic therapy for preterm labor to assess treatment effectiveness.

Q4: Can this be used for home monitoring?
A: Professional medical monitoring is required for accurate event counting and interpretation.

Q5: What factors can affect the suppression ratio?
A: Medication type/dose, gestational age, individual physiology, and measurement techniques can all influence the ratio.