Management of the acutely poisoned patient. Part II. Alternatives to induced emesis.
1976
A N Voldeng
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MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D011041
Poisoning
A condition or physical state produced by the ingestion, injection, inhalation of or exposure to a deleterious agent.
Poisonings
D002606
Charcoal
An amorphous form of carbon prepared from the incomplete combustion of animal or vegetable matter, e.g., wood. The activated form of charcoal is used in the treatment of poisoning. (Grant & Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed)
Medical procedure involving the emptying of contents in the stomach through the use of a tube inserted through the nose or mouth. It is performed to remove poisons or relieve pressure due to intestinal blockages or during surgery.