Vomiting Flashcards

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Vomiting Differential

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Viral Gastroenteritis (rota, noro)
Bacterial Gastroenteritis (ETEC, Shigella, Salmonella, Campy)
Parasitic gastroenteritis
Food poisoning
Gastritis
Migraine
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Vomiting ROS

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How often comes (pattern)
Headache
Nausea/ Diarrhea
Fever
Sick contacts
Food intolerance or food allergies
Chest pain
Last bowel mvmt and character
Bloody diarrhea
Abd pain (better with bowel mvmt or vomiting)
Appetite changes
Recent travel
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Vomiting Exam

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Hydration status (skin and mucus membranes)
Heart and lungs
Abd exam (IAPerPalp)
Liver and Spleen
Neuro exam if headaches
-Clench teeth
-Scrunch eyes
-Smile
-Cerebellar
-Strength, gait, coordination
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Vomiting Plan

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CBC with differential and CMP
Stool culture for bacteria
Viral antigen test for rotavirus
Viral culture for norovirus
Stool for ova and parasites
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OMT for Vomiting

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Thoracic soft tissue

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