Gastric lavage, also commonly called stomach pumping or gastric irrigation, is the process of cleaning out the contents of the stomach. It has been used for over 200 years as a means of eliminating poisons from the stomach. Such devices are normally used on a person who has ingested a poison…
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Opiate Overdose
lavage, or stomach pumping may be performed in addition to charcoal administration Treatment for cardiac arrest, if heart problems occur Venous line access for administration [americanaddictioncenters.org]
[…] including: Airway management/ intubation, to ensure the individual can breathe Activated charcoal administration to minimize further absorption of any ingested intoxicants Gastric [americanaddictioncenters.org]
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]
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Tricyclic Antidepressant Overdose
Recovery of cyclic depressants with gastric lavage. J Emerg Med 1989 ; 7 : 373 –7. [dx.doi.org]
A short cut review was carried out to establish whether gastric lavage is indicated after tricyclic antidepressant overdose. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
CLINICAL BOTTOM LINE There is no evidence for gastric lavage in tricyclic antidepressant overdose. [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
Treatment options include induction of emesis or diuresis, gastric lavage, administration of activated charcoal, and surgery. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
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]
This treatment method, which cleanses the digestive tract, has nearly completely replaced gastric lavage and is fully indicated for cases of salicylate poisoning. 5 We believe [revistanefrologia.com]
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 [dx.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. [dx.doi.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]
Croton Oil Poisoning
Management In cases of croton seed poisoning, the recommended procedure are by gastric lavage, demulcent drinks, fluid and electrolyte replacement therapy, morphine and atropine [globinmed.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]
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]