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  • Substance use (abuse)
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Substance_use_abuse/
    Unstable gait Vomiting, diarrhoea, incontinence > Exclude possible medical or biological reasons …
  • Cerebral Palsy - chest infection
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Cerebral_Palsy_chest_infection/
    with cerebral palsy, careful attention should be paid to: Fever or hypothermia Apnoea Vomiting/unable …
  • Antenatal urinary tract dilation
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Antenatal_urinary_tract_dilation/
    in neonates Symptoms including fever, vomiting, decreased urine output and irritability suggest the need …
  • Petechiae and purpura
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Fever_and_Petechiae_Purpura/
    ) Streptococcus pneumoniae  Haemophilus influenzae Group A streptococcus Staphylococcus aureus Mechanical Vomiting …
  • Penetrating eye injury
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Penetrating_eye_injury/
    . Consider concurrent antiemetic (eg ondansetron) as vomiting increases intraocular pressure and may cause …
  • Tricyclic Antidepressant (TCA) Poisoning
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Tricyclic_Antidepressant_(TCA)_Poisoning/
    of noradrenalin and serotonin reuptake: CNS depression/coma, seizures Anticholinergic: Sinus tachycardia, Vomiting …
  • Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors SSRIs poisoning
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Selective_serotonin_re-uptake_inhibitors_SSRIs_poisoning/
    . Examination is usually unremarkable; infrequently drowsiness, tremor, tachycardia and vomiting can occur …
  • Corrosives - Caustic Poisoning
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Corrosives_-_Caustic_Poisoning/
    , nausea & vomiting, drooling or refusing to eat and drink Stridor, respiratory distress Splash burns (skin …
  • Meningitis and encephalitis
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Meningitis_encephalitis/
    irritability lethargy or drowsiness poor feeding apnoea vomiting and diarrhoea temperature instability Child … movements Headache Vomiting Lethargy Features of prodromal illness Exposure history: travel location eg NT …
  • Diabetes Mellitus: new presentation
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Diabetes_Mellitus__new_presentation/
    /ketoacidosis) include vomiting, respiratory distress, dehydration, abdominal pain, altered consciousness …: excessive thirst excessive urination weight loss vomiting abdominal pain fatigue Concurrent illness …