Abstract
The effectiveness of various methods of inducing emesis in poisoning cases is reviewed. The risks involved in mechanical stimulation of the posterior pharynx following distension of the stomach with aqueous fluid are discussed. The oral administration of dry mustard powder, table salt, copper sulfate, zinc sulfate, tartar emetic and ipecac syrup, and the parenteral administration of apomorphine as emetics are discussed. It is concluded that some means for inducing vomiting are ineffective and others are of questionable reliability. The oral administration of activated charcoal may serve as an alternative to induced emesis in the treatment of poisoning.
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