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Diagnosing and treating cannabinoid hyperemesis

07 December 2015

Emergency Nurse

Art & Science

Cannabinoid hyperemesis is a newly emerging syndrome that manifests as intractable nausea and vomiting in people who regularly smoke cannabis. The signs and symptoms...

Control of nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy

01 October 2013

Cancer Nursing Practice

Art & Science

Cytotoxic drugs are a mainstay of cancer treatment, but their unpleasant side effects, including nausea and vomiting, are well documented. Antiemetic strategies have...

Effect of chemotherapy-induced nausea on patients’ quality of life

10 November 2015

Cancer Nursing Practice

Art & Science

The aim of this review was to synthesise and critique the evidence on patients experiencing chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) and how it affects...

Outcomes of ondansetron use in children with gastroenteritis in the emergency department: a literature review

23 March 2021

Emergency Nurse

Child health

In the UK, the use of antiemetics in children with gastroenteritis is not standardised. The antiemetic ondansetron is often administered, in clinical practice, to...