"My advice is to go into something and stay with it until you like it. You can't like it until you obtain expertise in that work. And once you are an expert, it's a pleasure." ~ Milton Garland

Friday, November 4, 2011

Procedue for Vomiting

After last vomiting, NOTHING AT ALL for 2 hours.

After 2 hours, 1 Tablespoon of liquid every five minutes for 4 hours.
  • Gatorade
  • watered down juice
  • watered down tea with sugar
  • flavored ice
After 4 hours, slowly increase liquids and following foods:
  • plain white rice
  • plain white potatoes
  • saltine-type crackers
  • applesauce
  • banana
  • unbuttered toast
Continue bland foods for 8 hours.

NO MILK FOR 12-24 hours.

If there is stomach pain or high fever for more than 2 hours, take to doctor.

Check to see if lips are dry and eyes are sunken.  If so, call doctor.

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