Gastric Lavage Contraindications in Poisoning
Absolute Contraindications to Gastric Lavage
- Corrosive ingestions, including strong acids and alkalis, are contraindicated for gastric lavage, as they can cause severe tissue damage, according to the World Journal of Emergency Surgery 1
- Computed tomography is recommended for emergency evaluation of caustic ingestion to assess for transmural necrosis and perforation, as suggested by the World Journal of Emergency Surgery 1