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What is the code for the patient had ingested a poisonous substance that required gastric intubation and lavage for treatment?
92235
What is the difference between lavage and gavage?
Lavage/Gavage: The introduction of a tube into the stomach for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.You can use two types of hoses: Salem-sump which is double lumen, plastic and disposable, or rubber/ plastic, disposable sinlge lumen Levin tube.When you lavage, you administer and siphon back the liquid through the catheter placed in the stomach. (Lavage only lingers then leaves.)When you gavage you instill - artificially feed through gastric intubation. (Gavage - give, get it!)
What are the scope and limitation of gastric lavage?
Gastric lavage is primarily used in emergency medicine to remove toxic substances or drugs from the stomach, typically within one hour of ingestion. Its scope includes cases of acute poisoning, drug overdose, and certain gastrointestinal emergencies. However, its limitations include potential complications such as aspiration, esophageal injury, and ineffective removal of substances that have already passed into the intestines. Additionally, gastric lavage is not recommended for certain substances, like caustic agents or hydrocarbons, due to the risk of further harm.
Can gastric bypass surgery be done after you have had a lap ban surgery?
Yes it can be done
What is antral lavage?
Antral lavage is a medical procedure where the maxillary sinus is flushed with a saline solution to remove mucus, pus, or other debris. It is commonly used to treat sinusitis or to obtain a sample for testing in cases of chronic sinus infections.
What is lavage of maxillary sinus?
well the definition of the word Lavage means to "wash out an organ" so lavage of the maxillary sinus mean to wash out the maxillary sinus.
Where can I find advice on gastric sleeve diet?
The best place to find advice on gastric sleeve diet--which is done usually after gastric sleeve surgery--is to ask the surgeon who performed the surgery.
Are there any photos onlie of how the gastric bypass surgery is done?
To see some photos of how gastric bypass surgery is done go to http://www.medicinenet.com/gastric_bypass_surgery/article.htm. It shows a little model of the bypass.
What are the reasons to get gastric bypass surgery?
Gastric Bypass srugery is only done with a doctors consent. Even just being obese is not enough to have the surgery done. A person has to be dangerously obese in order to have the operation done. If you have weight concerns, talk with your doctor.
What has the author William Soltau Fenwick written?
William Soltau Fenwick has written: 'Some of the dangers of washing out the stomach' -- subject(s): Gastric lavage 'Dyspepsia, its varieties and treatment' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Dyspepsia, Indigestion
Where can I find out more about gastric bypass gas?
The link below www.bypasssurgery.com/Gastric/side-effects.html offers clear information on what it is that causes gastric bypass gas, and what can be done to relieve it. Another helpful site might be Mayoclinic, which offers information about gastric bypass
Where can i get gastric bypass done at?
First you would have to see if there's a clinic around your area. Check with your doctor to see where gastric bypass is availiable at that clinic or near your area.
