Gastric lavage is contraindicated in which of the following poisoning?
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. c (Kerosene). (Ref. Parikh, Textbook of FMT, 5th/684)GASTRIC LAVAGE# Useful only in first hour of ingestion# Should be used in patients with altered sensorium# Should not be used in (contraindicated) in patients with ingestion of alkalies and acids, kerosene poisoning and in stupourous and comatose patients.