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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Stomach Pumping

Health Encyclopedia: Gastric Suction

Alternative Names

Gastric lavage; Stomach pumping; Nasogastric tube suction


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Expert & Community Posts

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Diabetes and Drinking - Part I: If You Choose to Drink
By Ginger Vieira , Health Expert

A note from Dr. Cogen:   When thinking about the long list of issues today's teens must face,... Read more »

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Acid Reflux Medications and Side Effects
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

Do acid reflux medications have any side effects?   Proton pump inhibitors generally have very few... Read more »

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When a Friend or Loved One Commits Suicide: Why?
By John McManamy , Health Expert

I tend to write this blog on a Friday, but I am moved to do so today. As you may be aware, I now... Read more »

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Another cup of "Joe?"
By Tracy Davenport , Health Expert

I found it interesting that this month that the ENTIRE issue of Delta Airline's Sky Magazine is... Read more »

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Pumping Fears
By Kim Benjet , Health Expert

We looked into insulin pumps within months of our son’s diagnosis, but it took us two years to... Read more »

Health Guide

Gastric suction
...Normal Values What abnormal results mean Read more »
Gastric suction
Gastric lavage; Stomach pumping; Nasogastric tube suction What the risks are There is a very small risk of the tube being accidentally placed into the airway... Read more »
Gastric suction
...for tests, or for removal of materials such as poisons. Alternative Names Gastric lavage; Stomach pumping; Nasogastric tube suction How the test is performed A tube is... Read more »
Digitalis toxicity
...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... Read more »
Sodium borate overdose
...symptoms. Some or all of the following procedures may be performed: Gastric lavage (stomach pumping). Dialysis Liquids by mouth or IV Transfusion (rare) ... Read more »

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