Gastric suction
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What is Gastric suction?
Gastric suction is done to empty the contents of the stomach. The purpose of gastric suction is usually for tests, or for removal of materials such as poisons.
Alternative Names:
Gastric lavage; Stomach pumping; Nasogastric tube suction
Posts on Gastric suction (29)
Posted By rbs on March 14, 1999 at 17:05:40:
I am a 27yo female who recently...
I am a 27yo female who recently underwent laparoscopic placement
of jejunostomy and ...
my daughter has been in the hospital for almost 2 months due to gastroparesis. to prevent ...
Had roux en y 4 years ago..since that time my white blood cell count has been pretty low...
- Nov 23, 2010
I went to my doctor when experiencing thick post nasal drip, dizziness, puffy eye and she d...
- Nov 30, 2006
My mom will be having surgery in 2 weeks for what they think is primary peritoneal carcinom...
I have been bothered with IBS and GERD for almost 30 years, it appeared approximately 6 wee...
- Oct 20, 2008
does low potassium have anything to do with thyroid?
- May 29, 2009
Hi
I'm 26 & otherwise healthy however of late i have no energy, i am depressed/sad, my h...
I have had gastroparesis for a few years with no hope of finding help. I have tried man...
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