Why is gastric lavage ideally indicated in all cases of acute poisoning?
Correct Answer: Fear of aspiration
Description: One of the main danger of consuming poison is aspiration pneumonitis. It is because of this that gastric lavage is indicated most cases of acute poisoning. Ref: Parikh's Textbook of Medical Jurisprudence, Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, 6th Edition, Pages 8.3-9.2 ; Forensic Medicine and Toxicology By R.N. Karmakar, Page 48
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