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==Background==
*Broad differential: Gastrointestinal, Neurologic, Metabolic, Respiratory, Renal, Infectious, Endocrine, Toxin-related, Behavioral

==Clinical Features==
*Assess general appearance and behavior
*Evaluate volume status
*Abdominal and genitourinary examinations are important for potential surgical causes

==Differential Diagnosis==
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==Evaluation==
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==Management==
*Largely depends on etiology
*If ill appearing, establish rapid IV access, or if needed IO.  
**Rapid finger stick blood sugar
**Point of care pH and electrolytes (iSTAT)

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==Disposition==
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==See Also==
*[[Nausea and vomiting]]
*[[Abdominal pain (peds)]]
*[[Acute gastroenteritis (peds)]]
*[[Diarrhea (peds)]]
*[[Dehydration (peds)]]

==External Links==
[http://pemplaybook.org/podcast/vomiting-in-the-young-child-nothing-or-nightmare/ Pediatric Emergency Playbook -- Vomiting in the Young Child: Nothing or Nightmare]

==References==
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