Initial procedures for first aid for nausea and vomiting:
- When did the symptoms start?
- Does the patient suffer from diarrhea - constipation - abdominal pain - headache - stiffness in the neck - vertigo?
- Are there symptoms of shortness of breath - sweat - chest pain?
- Are there digestive disorders?
- Is there a change in bowel movement such as blood stools?
- Is it a pregnancy if the fainting or vomiting of a lady?
- Evaluation of nausea and vomiting:
- Measurement of vital signs.
- Observe the symptoms of dryness such as: Dryness of the skin - Lack of urine intake - Changes in the condition of nerve - Dry mucosa - Ensure the presence of pain in the abdomen.
Warnings:
- Due to food poisoning caused by acute nausea - vomiting - abdominal cramps - diarrhea - feeling of stress.
- Note the general condition of the patient whether there are symptoms of other diseases.
- First aid protocol for nausea and vomiting:
- Do not give oral Shi until vomiting stops.
- After the cessation of vomiting gives the patient fluids repeatedly and in a few quantities so as not to be dehydrated.
Avoid fatty foods that contain fat.
- Refer to the doctor:
- If there is chest pain or shortness of breath.
- If urine or stool is accompanied by blood or dark color.
- If there are symptoms of severe dryness.
- If vomiting continues for a long time (no retention of fluids) for two days.
- When there are symptoms such as: fever - headache - feeling dizzy - stiffness in the neck.
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