The Vomiting Child

About this activity

This session will investigate the pathophysiology of vomiting and consider the common and more serious causes of vomiting in children. Later, it will explore the issues surrounding the treatment of vomiting in children, including how to recognise when a child is dehydrated and the role of antiemetic medications. Objectives By the end of this session you will be able to: Describe the pathophysiology of vomiting Identify the causes of vomiting in children Identify the ‘red flag’ symptoms which indicate a need for urgent treatment Recognise the signs of dehydration in a vomiting child Describe the role of antiemetic drugs in treating a vomiting child