What Are the Special Concerns of Vomiting in the Elderly?

There are many causes of vomiting in the elderly. While vomiting, the elderly should also take corrective measures to relieve the symptoms of vomiting in the elderly.

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When the elderly suffer from vomiting due to the body's discomfort or illness, professional nursing techniques are needed to ensure the health of the elderly.

There are many causes of vomiting in the elderly. While vomiting, the elderly should also take corrective measures to relieve the symptoms of vomiting in the elderly.

(1) When the old man vomits, dizziness and weakness occur. The caregiver should give the old man a psychological comfort and take care of the old man next to him.
(2) When the condition permits, the caregiver can help the elderly to sit up and hold the forehead with their hands to make the elderly comfortable and vomit into the container. The elderly lying on their back should lean their head to one side to avoid vomit. Asphyxia into the respiratory tract and aspiration pneumonia occurred. After the elderly vomit, the nature and amount of vomit should be recorded to assist the elderly in rinsing and washing their face. If necessary, help the elderly to change clothes and sheets. The caregiver must clean the surrounding environment and arrange for the elderly to rest.

(1) The elderly should stop eating when the vomiting does not stop. If the symptoms are relieved, drink hot beverages to replenish the body's water.
(2) When there is a wound on the chest and abdomen of the old man, he should help the old man to press the wound, so as to alleviate the pain of the old man and avoid tearing of the wound.
(3) When the caregiver finds that there is a lot of blood in the elderly's vomiting while taking care of the elderly, the doctor should immediately inform the doctor to lie down, keep warm, fast, take specimens, and observe the vital signs of the elderly.