Question 38 (part 2) · LEK · Induction of vomiting
An indication for induction of vomiting is swallowing a high dose of poison leading to severe poisoning over the time period of:
- A. up to 15 minutes after swallowing the poison.
- B. up to 30 minutes after swallowing the poison.
- C. up to 60 minutes after swallowing the poison.
- D. we do not induce vomiting.
- E. up to 120 minutes after poisoning
Hint
Weigh the aspiration risk of emesis against its lack of proven benefit in modern toxicology.
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