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  • Drowning
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Drowning/
    , preventing aspiration and stabilising body temperature. Vomiting is common in drowning victims and aspiration …
  • Cerebral palsy - pain and irritability
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Cerebral_Palsy_Pain_and_Irritability/
    especially with vomiting or change in level of consciousness) Neuropathic pain Abdominal/genitourinary …
  • Spider Bite – Redback Spider
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Spider_Bite_–_Redback_Spider/
    crying in an infant Generalised symptoms Headache  Lethargy, malaise Nausea and vomiting Myalgia and neck …
  • Hydrocarbon poisoning
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Hydrocarbon_poisoning/
    acute exposures. Onset is usually within 2 hours GIT Nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea Excessive burping …
  • Cervical spine assessment
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Cervical_spine_assessment/
    and allowing child to find their own best neck position (eg in parent's arms) Vomiting Early administration … roll if vomiting  Imaging Attendant to: Accompany to X-ray if removal of collar or manual …
  • Diabetes mellitus: management of unwell children with established diabetes in hospital
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Diabetes_mellitus__management_of_unwell_children_with_established_diabetes_in_hospital/
    or hypoglycaemic Vomiting should be considered a sign of insulin deficiency/hyperglycaemia in a child with known … of larger doses of glucagon such as nausea and vomiting This can allow the child time to recover …
  • Management of Eating Disorders in the Emergency Department
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Management_of_Eating_Disorders_in_the_Emergency_Department/
    of vomiting and/or laxative abuse Regular (>3/week) vomiting and/or laxative abuse Mental Health Concerns …
  • Hirschsprung associated enterocolitis HAEC
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Hirschsprung_associated_enterocolitis_HAEC/
    intake Vomiting Stool (time since last stool, diarrhoea - particularly if explosive in quality …
  • Substance use (abuse)
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Substance_use_abuse/
    Unstable gait Vomiting, diarrhoea, incontinence > Exclude possible medical or biological reasons …
  • Toxidromes poisoning
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Toxidromes_poisoning/
    ± ± - /  ↑   - Confusion Coma Constricted Salivation Lacrimation Urination Diarrhoea Vomiting …