why do labels on poisonous materials direct you to not induce vomiting if ingested?
why do labels on poisonous materials direct you to not induce vomiting if ingested?
this seems a little backwards to me. why wouldnt you want to get that stuff out of your stomach so that more of this material isnt absorbed into your system?
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2 Comments for why do labels on poisonous materials direct you to not induce vomiting if ingested?
1. goober | November 13th, 2010 at 8:16 am
For some items, notably hydrocarbons, the risk of getting in the patients lungs is worse than leaving in the stomach.
2. Asst Prof | November 13th, 2010 at 8:17 am
Most poisonous materials are corrosive, and can severely damage the esophagus if vomited. The esophagus is not protected by a layer of mucus like the lining of the stomach. In a case of this kind of poisoning, a tube is inserted down the esophagus into the stomach and the contents sucked out…
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