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Revisión del 16:07 9 ene 2015

==Relative Indications==[1]

  1. Sustained or delayed-release formulations
  2. Agents with potential for bezoar formation
  3. Iron and other heavy metals
  4. Paint chips containing Lead
  5. Lithium
  6. Drugs carried by body packers

Contraindications

  1. Preceding diarrhea
  2. Ingestion of substances expected to result in significant diarrhea (except heavy metals)
  3. 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

  1. Bloating, cramping, rectal irritation (from frequent bowel movements)

See Also

Source

  1. 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.
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