Question 69 · LEK · Gastric lavage
Which of the following is the absolute contraindication to the gastric lavage in a child who ingested a toxic substance?
- A. unconsciousness.
- B. ingestion of a substance of marked toxicity, posing a life threat.
- C. intoxication with hydrocarbon derivatives.
- D. ingestion of a corrosive agent, alkaline or acid one.
- E. all the above.
Hint
Think of the agent for which passing a tube and re-exposing the mucosa would add mechanical injury to chemical burns.
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