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In the Event of Ingested Poisons, It May Be Necessary

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In the event of ingested poisons, it may be necessary to use a nasogastric tube to irrigate the stomach. Physiologic saline, 1% sodium bicarbonate, plain water, or a specific antidote for a poison is funneled into the stomach and then removed, bringing with it the contents of the stomach. What is the procedure that is described?


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