Vomiting in Children

There are at least 4 known physiologic pathways that can trigger vomiting, 3 of which are extraintestinal. Understanding which pathway is causing a patient’s vomiting will help determine best treatment options, including which antiemetic is most likely to be helpful to mitigate symptoms. Bilious emesis in a newborn should indicate bowel obstruction. Cyclic episodes of … Continue reading Vomiting in Children