- Do not feed the patient if there is vomiting or he/she is feeling nauseous. Allow the patient to sit quietly or rest lying on the side and inform the medical staff.
- When vomiting, please turn the body and the head to one side to prevent the patient from choking on his/her own vomitus.
- Wash the patient’s mouth if he/she is awake and cooperative. Practice good hygiene and change clothes, sheets, and blankets if there is vomitus on them.
- Inform the medical staff if there is persistent vomiting in equal or increasing amount, or if the vomitus contains coffee-ground like material or blood.
- Stop eating for a while. Start with liquid diet such as, water, juice, diluted sports drink, or congee once the doctor clears the patient for oral intake.
- Take the medicine as instructed by the physician and follow-up as scheduled.
- Return to the emergency department if there are following symptoms：
- Persistent vomiting despite medication
- Coffee-like or red vomitus
- Severe abdominal pain
- Loss or change of consciousness
- Other serious complications
Vomiting Care
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