| Literature DB >> 241896 |
Abstract
The various methods commonly used to reduce the amount of a poison that will be absorbed from the alimentary tract are evaluated according to safety, speed of action, effectiveness and patient acceptability. The conclusion is reached on the evidence available that syrup of ipecacuanha is the method of choice in the routine emergency treatment of childhood poisonings. The indications for other methods are defined.Entities:
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Year: 1975 PMID： 241896
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Med J Aust ISSN： 0025-729X Impact factor: 7.738