Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Gastric Lavage

Medical procedure involving the emptying of contents in the stomach through the use of a tube inserted through the nose or mouth. It is performed to remove poisons or relieve pressure due to intestinal blockages or during surgery.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Medical procedure involving the emptying of contents in the stomach through the use of a tube inserted through the nose or mouth. It is performed to remove poisons or relieve pressure due to intestinal blockages or during surgery.

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Synonyms

7 entry terms
  • Irrigation, Gastric
  • Lavage, Gastric
  • Gastric Irrigation
  • Gastric Irrigations
  • Gastric Lavages
  • Irrigations, Gastric
  • Lavages, Gastric

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14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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66(63)

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  1. E05.927w.441w

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NLM Classification

WI 300

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Gastric Lavage. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D005751. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D005751
  2. Gastric Lavage. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gastric_lavage
  3. Gastric Lavage. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1755116