Question 1

what is stomach pumping?

Accepted Answer

Nasogastric suction: "stomach pumping" occurs when an ng (nasogastric) tube is inserted via your nose and into the stomach. Suction is applied so the stomach contents are emptied thru the tube.  This has value in cases of: upper GI bleeding, overdose or toxic ingestions, GI obstruction, prolongued ileus (gut paralysis) after surgery, refractory vomiting, more. Fyi--the term "stomach pumping" is seldom used now.

Question 2

how is the process of stomach pumping described?

Accepted Answer

Tube in suck out : A large tube is placed from your mouth into your stomach and then suction is applied.

Question 3

how long after drinking charcoal for stomach pumping can you go home?

Accepted Answer

I think i would ask: the friendly folks in the ER where you (or whoever) is getting their stomach lavaged about that. Depends on the cause - if someone takes a bunch of stuff in order to hurt themselves, they are going to be kept around long enough to determine they are safe, and may even end up being held involuntarily under a mental health committment. If it was accidental, people are usually observed for short time

Question 4

how long do they keep you in a hospital after a suicidal stomach pumping?

Accepted Answer

It depends: It depends upon the drugs that wre ingested.  It also depends upon the underlying psychiatric disorder in the patient, and how long it takes to get them to a safe place mentally.

Question 5

how long is the hospital bedrest after a stomach pumping?

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Quite variable: It depends on the person's health. Some people might be discharged to home. If stomach is pumped after a suicide attempt - there may be a psychiatric hospitalization. If the person has done significant damage they may require inpatient treatment or even care in ICU.

Question 6

what to do if i had a quart of mayonnaise for breakfast, should i go get my stomach pumped?

Accepted Answer

Huh?: I know of no one who died from overdosing on mayonnaise. While it may be commonly believed that mayonnaise spoils easily &amp; is a leading cause of food poisoning, the acid present in the condiment actually helps keep it free of dangerous microorganisms. You may not be feeling too swift after eating all that fat though.

Question 7

how much alcohol requires one to get their stomach pumped?

Accepted Answer

Nasogastric suction: Depends on toxicity of it & timing of ingestion.  "stomach pumping" occurs when an ng (nasogastric) tube is inserted via your nose and into the stomach. Suction is applied so the stomach contents are emptied thru the tube.  This has value in cases of: upper GI bleeding, overdose or toxic ingestions, GI obstruction, prolongued ileus (gut paralysis) after surgery, refractory vomiting, more.

Question 8

how do people get their stomach pumped out?

Accepted Answer

NG tube: Using a nasogastric tube that goes from the nose to the stomach-usually done in the emergency room if you inject toxins.

Question 9

can someone tell me how people get their stomach pumped ?

Accepted Answer

Nasogastric tube: "Pumping the stomach" usually involves passing a flexible plastic tube through the nose or mouth and down into the stomach. Suction is an applied, which will remove the contents of the stomach. Hope that helps.

Question 10

can someone die from overdosing, even after getting his stomach pumped?

Accepted Answer

Yes : The drug or poison could have been absorbed even of most was pumped out.

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