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Is syrup of ipecac advisable as an emetic in suspected poisoning?
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What about common salt solution, copper sulfate, mustard powder?
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Should apomorphine be administered as a fail-safe emetic in poisoning, if all else fails?
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Is stomach wash the best method of decontamination in a case of ingested poison?
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What is the cut-off point up to which time (after ingestion), stomach wash can be done?
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Is it advisable to use potassium permanganate solution for stomach wash?
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Which is the best lavage solution?
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Can stomach wash be done in the case of some corrosives (e.g., phenol)?
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What are the current recommendations or criteria for stomach wash?
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Is activated charcoal recommended to be used for stomach wash?
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What exactly is the role of activated charcoal in poisoning?
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Is the use of cathartics recommended as a decontamination measure for poisoning?
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What is the role of forced diuresis in poisoning?
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What is whole bowel irrigation? What are it’s indications?
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What is the role of enhanced elimination methods (hemodialysis, hemoperfusion), in poisoning?
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Is hemodialysis effective at removing all poisons from the blood?
These and many more questions will be answered during General Toxicology Part 4 of Indian Society of Toxicology’s YouTube programme (IST-YouTube) on 22 July at 6 pm. Laying to rest many controversies relating to decontamination of a victim of poisoning. And busting some long standing myths perpetuated in some of our textbooks and lectures by some teachers.
Don’t miss this ground breaking episode on Decontamination Methods in Poisoning!