Clinical observation of modified gastric lavage in patients with drug intoxication

Abstract

Objective To discuss the best way of gastric lavage in patients with drug intoxication.Methods Patients with drug intoxication(128 cases)were divided into the observation group(68 cases)and the control group(60 cases).The observation group adopted modified method,left lateral decubitus without pillow,plastic mouth-gap to assist intubation,the tube Was prolonged 10 to 15 cm after successful intubation,then repeated gastric lavage with little lavage liquid was carried out under low pressure.The control group was treated with routine method.One-time success rate of intubation,the incidence of adverse reaction and complications were observed and compared between the two groups.Results One-time success rate of intubation was higher,and the incidence of adverse reaction and complications were lower in the observation group compared with those of the control group.Conclusions The modified gastric lavage method,that is,left lateral decubitus without pillow,plastic mouth-gap to assist intubafion,the tube was,prolonged 10 to 15 cm after successful intubation,then repeated gastric lavage with little lavage liquid,is better than the routine method in the following aspects,higher one-time success rate of intubation,rapid gastric lavage,patency of drainage,little stimulation and injury of gastric mucosa,light adverse reaction and complication and better lavage effect. Key words: Drug intoxication; Modified gastric lavage; Observation