Consider the following - 1. Kerosene poisoning 2. Organo-phosphorus poisoning 3. Corrosive poisoning 4. Iron poisoning In which of the above is gastric lavage contraindicated?
Gastric lavage iscontraindicated in corrosive poisoning(strong acids and alkalis) or if petroleum distillates ( kerosene) have been ingested. Reference: Harrison20th edition pg 789