…administration by tube: a gastric tube and a 50–60 mL catheter syringe, and equipment for confirming the position. For gastric lavage: a wide bore…

…Thrombocytopenia. Active gastric or duodenal ulcers. Liver cirrhosis. Severe heart failure. Doses 100 mg/day during the third trimester of pregnancy. Dosage Acute myocardial infarction…

…gastric lavage). The tube is not, however, indicated routinely after uncomplicated abdominal surgery — it prolongs the time to return of bowel function without reducing the…

…alone according to the glucose value, without basal insulin (a so called sliding scale), gives poorer control and is not recommended as the sole regimen…

…The effect of cricoid pressure and gastric insufflation remains uncertain ( Panchal et al ). Nasopharyngeal airways ("trumpets") should be inserted carefully. The risk of epistaxis (nosebleed…

…obstruction is suspected. If the patient is intubated, administer activated charcoal through a gastric tube at a dose of 0.5 g/kg. Refrain from…