The Stomach

Supportive IV hydration for nausea, vomiting, and dehydration related to gastroenteritis or suspected foodborne illness. Acute viral gastroenteritis and foodborne illness can lead to nausea, vomiting, poor oral intake, and dehydration. This visit is designed to provide supportive hydration and symptom-directed treatment for appropriate patients after a medical evaluation. It is intended to help restore hydration and improve symptom control while the underlying illness runs its course. It is not a substitute for emergency care or treatment of serious gastrointestinal conditions.

Who Books This

• Clients with nausea or vomiting who are having difficulty maintaining hydration

• Clients with reduced oral intake due to a suspected viral stomach illness or foodborne illness

• Clients seeking supportive symptom management after provider evaluation

What's Included

Base Fluid: 1 L Normal Saline - IV hydration to help restore hydration in appropriate patients who cannot maintain adequate oral fluid intake.

Symptom-Directed Medications

• Ondansetron - For nausea or vomiting.

• Famotidine - For upper abdominal discomfort, reflux symptoms, or indigestion.

• Metoclopramide - May be used for selected patients with persistent nausea after provider evaluation. Not appropriate for every client because of potential side effects and contraindications.

• Ketorolac - For short-term treatment of body aches or headache after screening for contraindications, including kidney disease, gastrointestinal bleeding risk, recent NSAID use, pregnancy, or NSAID allergy.

Important

Treatment is individualized after a medical assessment. Not every medication is appropriate for every client, and medications are used only when clinically indicated. Persistent vomiting with inability to keep down fluids, severe abdominal pain, bloody vomit or stool, high fever, confusion, fainting, or signs of severe dehydration may require emergency evaluation or hospital-based care rather than outpatient IV hydration. Oral rehydration remains the preferred treatment for most mild illnesses when it can be tolerated.