Table 1
Rhodes index of nausea, vomiting and retching

0 1 2 3 4
1. In the last 6, 24 hours, I threw up ( ) times. No 1−2 3−4 5−6 >7
2. In the last 6, 24 hours, from retching and dry heaves, I have felt ( ) distress. No Mild Moderate Great Severe
3. In the last 6, 24 hours, from vomiting or throwing up, I have felt ( ) distress. No Mild Moderate Great Severe
4. In the last 6, 24 hours, I have felt nauseated or sick to my stomach. No ≤1 hr 2−3 hr 4−6 hr >6 hr
5. In the last 6, 24 hours, from nausea/sickness to my stomach, I have felt ( ) distress No Mild Moderate Great Severe
6. In the last 6, 24 hours, each time I threw up, I produced a ( ) amount. No Small Moderate Large Very large
(<1/2 cups) (1/2−2 cups) (2−3 cups) (>3 cups)
7. In the last 6, 24 hours, I have felt nauseated or sick to my stomach ( ) times. No 1−2 3−4 5−6 >7
8. In the last 6, 24 hours, I have had periods of retching or dry heaves without bringing anything up ( ) times. No 1−2 3−4 5−6 >7
Total experience score: sum of all scores