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==Relative Indications== | ==Relative Indications==<ref>Thanacoody, R, et al. Position paper update: Whole bowel irrigation for gastrointestinal decontamination of overdose patients. Clin Toxicol. 2015; 53(1):5-12. doi: 10.3109/15563650.2014.989326.</ref> | ||
#Sustained or delayed-release formulations | #Sustained or delayed-release formulations | ||
#Agents with potential for bezoar formation | #Agents with potential for bezoar formation | ||
Revision as of 16:07, 9 January 2015
==Relative Indications==[1]
- Sustained or delayed-release formulations
- Agents with potential for bezoar formation
- Iron and other heavy metals
- Paint chips containing Lead
- Lithium
- Drugs carried by body packers
Contraindications
- Preceding diarrhea
- Ingestion of substances expected to result in significant diarrhea (except heavy metals)
- Bowel obstruction (as evidenced by lack of bowel sounds)
Procedure
- Give polyethylene glycol via NGT or PO (if pt tolerates) until rectal effluent is clear
- Adult: 1.5-2 L/hr
- Peds 6-12yr: 1 L/hr
- Peds <6yr: 0.5 L/hr
- Give ondansetron or metoclopramide as needed for N/V
Complications
- Bloating, cramping, rectal irritation (from frequent bowel movements)
See Also
Source
- Tintinalli
- ↑ Thanacoody, R, et al. Position paper update: Whole bowel irrigation for gastrointestinal decontamination of overdose patients. Clin Toxicol. 2015; 53(1):5-12. doi: 10.3109/15563650.2014.989326.