Nasogastric Aspiration WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Nasogastric Aspiration
Nasogastric aspiration involves nasogastric intubation to facilitate the removal of ingested poison or overdosed drugs. A nasogastric tube is inserted through the nose down to the stomach and activated charcoal is administered to prevent absorption of the poisonous substance. Poisoning and drug overdose are medical emergency, if poisoning is suspected seek immediate medical treatment.
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- Contributor: George Cabrera
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- Contributor: George Cabrera
- Reviewer: Elisa Carter
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Nasogastric intubation
- Last update: Apr. 4, 2008
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