Gastric Lavage: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for Gastric Lavage

Benzodiazepine Overdose

The use of flumazenil results in complete awakening with restoration of upper airway protective reflexes, thus enabling gastric lavage to be performed and transfer of the [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Initiate gastric lavage for clinically significant recent ingestions (ie, within 30 minutes). [anesth.unboundmedicine.com]

Keywords Adis International Limited Zolpidem Flumazenil Flunitrazepam Gastric Lavage These keywords were added by machine and not by the authors. [link.springer.com]

Tricyclic Antidepressant Overdose

There is no evidence for gastric lavage in tricyclic antidepressant overdose. [dx.doi.org]

gastric lavage in the management of patients with TCA poisoning is not appropriate. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Recovery of cyclic depressants with gastric lavage. J Emerg Med 1989 ; 7 : 373 –7. [dx.doi.org]

Acetaminophen Overdose

There seemed to be no difference between gastric lavage and ipecacuanha, but gastric lavage and ipecacuanha seemed more effective than no treatment (very low quality of evidence [cochrane.org]

lavage/whole bowel irrigation supportive care -possible intubation -management of hepatic/renal failure -antiemetics antidote liver transplant gastric lavage/whole bowel [quizlet.com]

The interventions could have been gastric lavage, ipecacuanha, or activated charcoal, or various extracorporeal treatments, or antidotes. [cochrane.org]

Salicylate Poisoning

Gastric lavage is a very useful technique in this type of situation, mainly in the first hour after ingestion of the toxin, although it may be indicated during the first 8 [revistanefrologia.com]

Treatment options include induction of emesis or diuresis, gastric lavage, administration of activated charcoal, and surgery. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A gastric lavage was performed, saline solution and sodium bicarbonate were administered. [revistanefrologia.com]

Acetone Poisoning

The patient may receive: Tube through the nose into the stomach to empty the stomach ( gastric lavage ) Oxygen, if needed Outlook (Prognosis) Accidentally drinking small amounts [redbrickhealth.com]

lavage ) Accidentally drinking small amounts of acetone/nail polish remover is unlikely to harm you as an adult. [medlineplus.gov]

lavage ) Outlook (Prognosis) Accidentally drinking small amounts of acetone/nail polish remover is unlikely to harm you as an adult. [mountsinai.org]

Barbiturate Overdose

The efficacy of gastric lavage as it is practiced in a major metropolitan hospital was evaluated. [dx.doi.org]

Gastric lavage— The putative clinical benefit of gastric lavage has never been unequivocally demonstrated; on the other hand, the severe complications that have been observed [doi.org]

Benson BE, Hoppu K, Troutman WG, et al.: Position paper update: gastric lavage for gastrointestinal decontamination. Clin Toxicol (Phila) 2013; 51: 140–6. [doi.org]

Petroleum Distillates Poisoning

Gastric lavage was not harmful to the patients, but there was no conclusive evidence that it was beneficial. [pediatrics.aappublications.org]

Gastric lavage could cause perforation of the esophagus or stomach. Therefore, use it only on a doctor’s order. [medical.tpub.com]

lavage Gastric lavage may instead increase the severity of poisoning by dissolving the substance and enhancing its absorption. [icmteaching.com]

Kerosene Poisoning

Gastric lavage was not harmful to the patients, but there was no conclusive evidence that it was beneficial. [pediatrics.aappublications.org]

A Gastric lavage C/I same for gastric lavage / stomach wash/ use of Boas’ tube/ Ewald’s tube- Absolute - corrosive poisons. [gradestack.com]

Avoid gastric lavage because of the risk of inhalation and hence pneumonitis. [southsudanmedicaljournal.com]

Lubricating Oil Poisoning

lavage may be performed Antibiotics Hydrocarbon Aspiration/Pneumonitis. [learningradiology.com]

lavage ) Breathing support, including tube through the mouth into the lungs and connected to a breathing machine (ventilator) How well someone does depends on how much fuel [medlineplus.gov]

Treatment includes gastric lavage, repeated doses of activated charcoal, and continuous duodenal aspiration. [adc.bmj.com]

Acid Ingestion

We reported three cases of gastric outlet obstruction. Two of these cases were initially treated in provincial hospitals by gastric lavages. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Immediately, gastric lavage, followed by administration of activated charcoal and laxative (MgSO4), was performed. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

lavage is contraindicated in corrosive acid poisoning like sulfuric acid poisoning. [en.wikipedia.org]

Carbamate Poisoning

lavage. [authorstream.com]

Once the patient is stable and atropinised, consider careful brief gastric lavage using a NG tube. Never perform lavage until the patient is stable/atropinised. [aic.cuhk.edu.hk]

Relatively contraindicated in hydrocarbon ingestion Neurologically impaired: cuffed endotracheal tube prior to lavage AATC/EAPCCT Position Statement: gastric lavage not routinely [aafp.org]

Toxic Effect of Corrosive Alkalis

Gastric lavage may cause the esophagus or stomach to perforate. If the trachea has been damaged, tracheostomy may be needed. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Management Gastric lavage. Calcium should be given (Antidote) IV fluids to avoid precipitation of calcium oxalate in renal tubules. 51. [slideshare.net]

lavage or insert an nasogastric tube (until endoscopy is performed) Q9. [lifeinthefastlane.com]

Iron Poisoning

Early decontamination of gut (gastric lavage/whole gut irrigation), desferrioxamine infusion (15 mg/kg/hour in saline), and aggressive management of shock, and organ failure [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Abstract Ipecac and gastric lavage are questionable interventions for the overdose patient, and activated charcoal does not absorb iron. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Attempts to evacuate the stomach using emesis and gastric lavage were ineffective. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Acute Fluorine Poisoning

Lavage. i. [drchetan.com]

Here a gastric lavage (stomach pumping) may be considered and calcium (possibly in the form of milk) will be given. [healthhype.com]

A gastric lavage is done to wash out the gastric content. Calcium or milk will help to treat fluoride poisoning. [tandurust.com]

Toluene Poisoning

lavage ) Surgery to remove burned skin Breathing support, including tube through the mouth into the lungs and breathing machine (ventilator) How well someone does depends [medlineplus.gov]

lavage for elimination of the substance from the stomach (irrigation using special solutions) Wash skin and eyes repeatedly and thoroughly (irrigation), to eliminate any [dovemed.com]

Gastric lavage (“stomach pumping”) for patients who have ingested toluene-containing substances. [healthhype.com]

Datura Stramonium Poisoning

In addition, gastric lavage was done. About 19 hours after admission, he became fully conscious, cooperative, and communicating intelligently. [njcponline.com]

Gastric lavage and activated charcoal administration were performed. The child was intubated and mechanically ventilated until consciousness improvement. [pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Salen P, Shih R, Sierzenski P, Reed J (2003) Effect of physostigmine and gastric lavage in a Datura stramonium-induced anticholinergic poisoning epidemic. [link.springer.com]

Propoxyphene Intoxication

Gastric lavage may be helpful. Activated charcoal can absorb a significant amount of ingested propoxyphene. [home.intekom.com]

lavage (in lethargic or comatose patients) • Activated charcoal (if bowel sounds are present) • Diuretics, dialysis and hemoperfusion are not indicated, because of large [studyres.com]

Gastric lavage was repeated in all patients. In other respects, the treatment was symptomatic, based on con- s en s u s. [docslide.us]

Isopropyl Alcohol Poisoning

Treatment consists of emetics, gastric lavage, milk, oxygen, and artificial respiration. [merckvetmanual.com]

Mild intensity: IV fluids and gastric lavage -Severe intensity (featuring shock and low blood pressure): Hemodialysis Methanol and Ethylene glycol have similar treatment [knowmedge.com]

The Need for Treatment Emergency treatment for isopropyl alcohol poisoning may consist of flushing the system via intravenous fluids, gastric lavage, respiratory support, [futuresofpalmbeach.com]

Zygadenus Poisoning

Induce vomiting, or perform gastric lavage; follow with activated charcoal and saline cathertic; general supportive treatment for symptoms; maintain fluid and electrolyte [elzorrocolorado.com]

Other “traditional” treatments for poisoning are discouraged, such as gastric lavage, which is a dying breed these days anyways, and activated charcoal due to risk of aspiration [naturespoisons.com]

Acute Arsenic Poisoning

Treatment for acute arsenic poisoning 34 1 Remove ingested arsenic by gastric lavage or emesis and follow with a saline cathartic. 2 Antidote: give Dimercaprol for two days [ihcworld.com]

 For Gastric Lavage 1% sodium thiosulphate in water is helpful  Demulcent such as ghee and barley water are given.  Purgatives like Castor oil and magnesium sulphate [slideshare.net]

Gastric lavage: consider if a significant amount has been ingested Whole bowel irrigation with polyethylene glycol may be used to prevent arsenic absorption. [patient.info]

Cadmium Ingestion

lavage or make the infected person vomit within an hour if the person has consumed cadmium salts. [authorstream.com]

TREATMENT: Smoking should be avoided and do check your house products for compounds which contain cadmium Render gastric lavage or make the infected person vomit within [slideshare.net]

[…] decontamination by emesis or gastric lavage may be beneficial soon after exposure. [en.wikipedia.org]

Toxic Effect of Glycols

There is no role for activated charcoal, cathartics or gastric lavage in ethylene glycol intoxication. [renalandurologynews.com]

lavage. [clinchem.aaccjnls.org]

Ethylene glycol is rapidly absorbed from the stomach, making treatment with gastric lavage and syrup of ipecac ineffective. 3, 6 Likewise, it requires large amounts of activated [aafp.org]

Castor Oil Poisoning

Gastric lavage combined with enemas. To prevent the violation of the kidneys, the patient is given 5 to 15 grams of sodium bicarbonate. [en.intoxication-stop.com]

If less than an hour has passed since ingestion, gastric lavage may be performed to remove the poison from the stomach. [britannica.com]

First aid for poisoning Due to the fact that the first symptoms resemble food poisoning, the complex of urgent measures includes repeated gastric lavage, preferably through [en.intoxication-stop.com]

Hydrofluoric Acid Burn

Secure the airway prior to gastric lavage. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Oral ingestion Despite concerns of perforation, consider gastric lavage with calcium chloride (ie, 20 mmol calcium in 1000 mL normal saline solution) early in overdose. [emedicine.medscape.com]

One series of autopsies performed on decedents who had received calcium chloride lavage after hydrofluoric acid ingestion demonstrated hemorrhagic gastritis; however, no evidence [emedicine.medscape.com]

Heavy Metal Poisoning

Induced emesis or gastric lavage is indicated within 4 to 6 hours of acute ingestion; Prussian blue prevents absorption and is given orally at 250 mg/kg in divided doses. [drdooley.com]

With ingestion, gastric decontamination by emesis or gastric lavage soon after exposure. [authorstream.com]

Washing out the stomach (gastric lavage) may also be useful. [healthofchildren.com]

Methanol Poisoning

Additional treatment options including correcting metabolic acidosis with intravenous sodium bicarbonate, gastric lavage, and haemodialysis 1,4. [radiopaedia.org]

Gastric lavage and emesis if ingestion is within two hours. 2. Activated charcoal for multi-drug ingestion 3. I.V. [doctorniruprasad.com]

Gastric lavage would need to be performed soon after ingestion to be beneficial. [web.archive.org]

Zinc Chloride Poisoning

Any zinc remaining in the stomach may be eliminated using gastric lavage, in which a tube is inserted down the throat or a nasal passageway into the stomach. [wisegeek.org]

Thallium Poisoning

By this time the initial therapeutic measures such as gastric lavage by activated charcoal, forced diuresis, and Prussian blue are not helpful in eliminating thallium. [pmj.bmj.com]

In an A&E department gastric lavage can be performed if within an hour of ingestion. [patient.info]

In the early stage, thallium poisoning is managed by gastric lavage, laxatives, forced diuresis, haemodialysis, and Prussian blue. 1, 2 We report a patient with thallium poisoning [pmj.bmj.com]

Jatropha Curcas Poisoning

Childrean are especially vulnerable because of the pleasant-tasting seeds. [1] [2] [9] Management Gastric lavage is often done unless vomiting has been extensive. [globinmed.com]

Bromate Poisoning

Upon arrival to the emergency room of another hospital, she received gastric lavage. [kjim.org]

Immediate gastric lavage should be performed, preferentially with 2% sodium bicarbonate to prevent formation of the irritating hydrobromic acid [ 9 ]. [kjim.org]

Treatment for bromate intoxication is largely empirical, commonly involving gastric lavage, renal replacement therapy, and specific therapies intended to promptly remove as [kjim.org]