Vomiting: Risks

Question 1

What are three risks of vomiting?

Answer 1

• Dehydration
• Respiration
• Esophageal Tears

Question 2

When is dehydration a risk of vomiting?

Answer 2

Persists more than a day without fluids being held down; severe.

Question 3

Why is respiration a risk of vomiting?

Answer 3

• Vomitus may enter the respiratory tract.
• Coughing reflex normally stops this, but if impaired (alcohol), asphyxiation can occur.

Question 4

When are esophageal tears a risk of vomiting?

Answer 4

Prolonged vomiting.