| Name | World Continuing Education Alliance |
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| Activity Title | The Vomiting Child |
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| Details | This session will investigate the pathophysiology of vomiting and consider the common and more serious causes of vomiting in children.
Later, it will explore the issues surrounding the treatment of vomiting in children, including how to recognise when a child is dehydrated and the role of antiemetic medications.
Objectives
By the end of this session you will be able to:
Describe the pathophysiology of vomiting
Identify the causes of vomiting in children
Identify the ‘red flag’ symptoms which indicate a need for urgent treatment
Recognise the signs of dehydration in a vomiting child
Describe the role of antiemetic drugs in treating a vomiting child |
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| Competence | Paediatrics and Child Health |
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| Start Date | <span class="not-set">(not set)</span> |
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| End Date | <span class="not-set">(not set)</span> |
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| Event Time | 01:15 PM |
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| Location | World Continuing Education Alliance eLearning System |
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| Cost (UGX) | 0 |
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| CPD Points | 1 |
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