the patient should be intubated before performing lavage. The person must be anaesthetised for a period of time during the operation due to its high risk of shock and hyponatremia.

Indications

Gastric lavage is used infrequently in modern poisoning treatment. Some authorities have actually suggested that it not be used routinely, if ever, in poisoning situations. Lavage should only be considered if the amount of poison ingested is potentially life-threatening

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