Pediatric Gastrointestinal Decontamination in Acute Toxin Ingestion (original) (raw)

This paper discusses the current approaches to gastrointestinal decontamination (GID) in pediatric patients following acute toxin ingestion. It highlights a shift in preference from outdated methods like syrup of ipecac and gastric lavage towards the use of activated charcoal and whole bowel irrigation. The efficacy and clinical implications of these modalities are explored, emphasizing the importance of timely intervention and the need for further research to optimize strategies for GID in various overdose scenarios.