This week we look at the rarely used, but potentially life-saving, procedure of gastric lavage.

Gastric Lavage Indications (Goldfrank’s Toxicologic Emergencies Ch 7)

Gastric Lavage Risk Assessment (Goldfrank’s Toxicologic Emergencies Ch 7)

Gastric Lavage Placement (Goldfrank’s Toxicologic Emergencies Ch 7)

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