Clinical update: vomiting in infants
Whinney, J.; Paul, S.Prosad.; Candy, D.C.A.
Community Practitioner the Journal of the Community Practitioners' and Health Visitors' Association 86(9): 44-47
2013
ISSN/ISBN: 1462-2815 PMID: 24133946 Document Number: 667181
Vomiting is very common in infants and is mostly caused by non-serious conditions. However, community practitioners may come across infants with serious causes of vomiting, requiring prompt referral. Bilious vomiting should always raise suspicion of a surgical cause and needs urgent assessment by the paediatric/surgical team. The role of community practitioners in the assessment of vomiting infants for 'red flag' symptoms and early interventions are discussed.