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PANEL ONE

Vomiting is uncommon in this syndrome. Vomiting plus a swollen belly needs same-day emergency care.

GO NOW

Pain and fever can be late. Association alerts name people who just binge-ate, including those whose weight had been under control.

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01 STOMACH

Ask for imaging today

Abdominal film or CT. NG may decompress. Do not wait until morning.

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02 ANAESTHESIA

Write the diagnosis on the form

Low tone, difficult airway, stomach may hold air or food.

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03 TEMPERATURE

They run cold

Say so in a cold bay or theatre. Shivering may not appear.

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Sources: PWSA USA gastric alert · PWSA USA medical alerts booklet