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Pediatric VomitingAka: Vomiting in Children

See Also
1. Spitting Up (Pediatric Reflux)
2. Pediatric Acute Cough
Etiology
1. See Vomiting Causes in Children
Evaluation
1. See Triage of Children with Vomiting
History
1. Prenatal conditions
2. Emesis color
3. Onset of Vomiting
4. Timing (how long after feeds)
5. Did infant pass meconium and how long after birth?
History related to Vomiting
1. Diarrhea
2. Sore Throat
3. Ear Pain
4. Dysuria
Exam
1. Attempt passage of oral gastric tube (Newborn)
2. Abdominal distention
3. Peritoneal signs
Labs
1. Complete Blood Count
2. Electrolytes (e.g. Chem8)
3. Urinalysis
4. Blood Culture
Radiology
1. Chest XRay
2. Abdominal XRay (flat and upright)
Management
1. Vomiting Management in Children

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