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What position would a casualty be placed in if they were vomiting a dark granulated substance?
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∙ 6y ago
Assuming no indication of spinal or head injuries, I'd use a coma or "side-stable" position if they were unconscious, or any position that allowed the head to turn so vomit would drain away and not be aspirated if conscious. I'd also consider raising the legs above the level of the heart to autotransfuse more blood to the core. Dark, granulated vomit is likely to be lysed blood from a gastrointestinal bleed (stomach or lower GI would be my guess, from the "coffee grounds" look of the blood vice something red or tarry). Id this is the case, they're very likely to vomit again, and aspiration of the vomitus can be extremely dangerous.
Put someone who cannot control their own vomiting on their side. The top leg would be placed over the bottom so they don't roll over.
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Dark granulated substance is blood (looks like coffee grounds). This worries me as it indicates a hemorrage some where. I am concerned as to where the abdominal pain is. If it is in the right lower quadrant I am thinking Apendix. I would call 911 immediately.
What position should you place an injured athlete who is vomiting?
recovery position
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Why is it necessary to use an emetic to induce vomiting?
The purpose of using an emetic is to empty the stomach of its contents. If somebody has eaten a substance that is poisonous inducing vomiting can remove the substance from the stomach before it is absorbed into the blood stream. Salt water is sometimes used as an emetic.
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What substance causes vomiting?
Anything that the body finds as foreign or irritational in the stomach, or a strong immuno, physical, or pyhscological reaction.
Why are patients placed in the recovery position?
To help prevent injury as they 'come to'. it also helps to free the airway.
