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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Gastric Lavage Complications

Health Encyclopedia: Digitalis Toxicity

Treatment

In an emergency, assist breathing as needed (see CPR) and obtain professional medical assistance.

Arrhythmias are treated according to which arrhythmia develops.

If toxicity is from a recent, acute single exposure, gastric lavage (pumping the stomach) may be performed, and charcoal is given. Digitoxin levels may reduce with repeated doses of charcoal. Lavage is recommended over inducing vomiting because vomiting can aggravate slow heart rhythms.

In severe cases, m...

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