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Gastric lavage

Gastric lavage, also known as stomach pumping, is a procedure where a tube is inserted into the stomach to remove its contents, often used to treat poisonings or overdoses. The procedure involves inserting a tube, aspiration of stomach contents, and then flushing the stomach with fluids. It's generally considered a more risky procedure than other methods like induced vomiting or activated charcoal and should be used sparingly.