CRACKCast E029 - Nausea and Vomiting

This episode covers Chapter 29 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine.

Episode Overview:

1. Describe the mechanism of development of a Hypochloremic Metabolic Alkalosis in vomiting
2. List commonly used anti-emetics including their dose and their receptor site of action.
3. List causes of vomiting specific to age groups: infant, newborn, child, and teen.

Wisecracks: 

1. What are the three main areas providing afferent inputs to the vomiting centre?
2. Name 6 critical causes and 6 complications of vomiting