Which of the following treatment options should only be done in life-threatening cases, and then only if less than 60 minutes has elapsed since ingestion of the poison?
a. Activated charcoal
b. Syrup of ipecac
c. Gastric lavage
d. Hyperosmolar laxative
ANS: C
Gastric lavage should only be done in life-threatening cases, and then only if less than 60 minutes has elapsed since ingestion of the poison. Contraindications include seizures (because of the risk of injury from the procedure and possible aspiration of stomach contents), ingestion of caustic substances, ingestion of high-viscosity petroleum distillates, significant arrhythmias, and bloody emesis.
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