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Civilian Emergency Platform
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A person has violent vomiting, diarrhea, and weakness after eating — signs of severe dehydration or dangerous bacterial toxin.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — NOT EXPERT REVIEWED — NOT FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Cannot keep any fluids down; no urination for 8+ hours; very dry mouth.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Blood in vomit or stool; high fever; severe abdominal pain.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Confusion, fainting, fast heartbeat — shock from dehydration.
Scene hazards: Toxic substance still present, Vomiting and aspiration risk
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Help to bathroom or provide basin. Position on side if drowsy.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 if any severe danger signs above.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Offer oral rehydration solution — small frequent sips when vomiting pauses.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Isolate leftover food in fridge for health authorities.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Check if others who ate same meal are ill — indicates outbreak.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 if dehydration, blood, high fever, or altered mental state.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Mild cases — local doctor; mention food source and symptom timeline.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — IV fluids and hospital care for shock, persistent vomiting, or vulnerable patients (elderly, young children).
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT force large amounts of fluid during active vomiting — small sips only.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT give unprescribed antibiotics or anti-diarrhea drugs in bloody diarrhea.
MYTH: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — You should stop all food and water until vomiting completely ends
REALITY: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Prolonged fasting worsens dehydration. Small ORS sips during brief vomiting breaks help.
DANGER: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Kidney injury from severe dehydration.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Bacteria or toxins from contaminated food cause gut inflammation. Most cases are mild, but some progress to dangerous dehydration or bloodstream infection.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Rice, meat, dairy left at room temperature in hot weather are common culprits.