title: Methods of gastric decontamination.
abstract: Gastric emptying may not be the most appropriate way to decontaminate a person who has self-poisoned. Other methods, including emetics, cathartics and the use of activated charcoals, may be more appropriate in some circumstances.
authors.affiliation: A&E, St Richard's Hospital, Royal West Sussex Trust, Chichester.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Thorsby
mesh_terms: D002400:Cathartics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002606:Charcoal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005751:Gastric Lavage / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D006801:Humans; D011041:Poisoning / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D002400:Cathartics; D002606:Charcoal