Infant Vomiting: Early Intervention Is Essential

Numerous health conditions in pediatrics present with vomiting. Vomiting can be related to benign causes easily treated with supportive measures or can signal a life-threatening condition that requires hospitalization. Identification of the red flags will aid in early diagnosis and prevent further complications that may arise from dehydration and metabolic abnormalities. Obtaining an in-depth history and physical examination will help identify if simple measures can alleviate or improve this symptomatology or if further workup is required.

Source: The Journal for Nurse Practitioners - June 11, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Christine I. Krause Tags: Case Challenge Source Type: research