A diagnostic tool for self-poisoned patients: Analysis of gastric content and lavage fluids

In conclusion, we demonstrate that toxicological screening and quantification of drug levels in gastric content is possible and has potential as an adjunct in patient care, but limitations need to be addressed before implementation in clinical practice.PMID:33380548

Source: The Netherlands Journal of Medicine - December 31, 2020 Category: General Medicine Authors: L L G Sebek B C M de Winter C Bethlehem G Prins R Huisman J Alsma Source Type: research