Nature of Vomitus Flashcards

1
Q

May contain bile

A

Yellowish or greenish

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2
Q

Hemorrhage - PUD

A

Bright red (arterial)

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3
Q

Hemorrhage - esophageal or gastric varices

A

Dark red (venous)

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4
Q

Digested blood from slowly bleeding gastric or duodenal ulcer

A

Coffee ground

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5
Q

Gastric tumor, ulcer, obstruction

A

Undigested food

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6
Q

Bile, gastric contents

A

Bitter taste, sour, or acid

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7
Q

Intestinal obstruction

A

Fecal components

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