For what kind of poisoning it is impossible to induce artificial vomiting, and for what it is possible?

Vomiting is a protective reflex of the human body. It is through vomiting that he removes harmful products / substances that have entered the stomach. If the body does not react to the danger in time, the person has to induce vomiting on his own. But there are situations when the evocation of this reflex is allowed, and there are individual cases when this is unacceptable. That is why it is so important to know for what kind of poisoning it is impossible to induce artificial vomiting.

On the effectiveness of vomiting in case of poisoning

Vomiting is hardly a pleasant pastime, but sometimes it is an effective way to minimize the harmful effects of toxic substances. In the stomach, food can be digested from 15 to 240 minutes (the more exact time depends on its chemical. composition). And it was during this period vomiting can really help, since then the contents are sent to the small intestine and from there it is absorbed into the blood.

When is the challenge of vomiting necessary?

1. In case of food poisoning (various kinds of vegetable poisons, for example, or stale food).
2. If a person has swallowed a small (and, more importantly, not sharp!) Object.
3. After taking non-aggressive poisons and medications (primarily alcohol, heroin, etc.).
4. In case of stopping the digestive process due to overeating.

When is this not allowed?

You can get poisoned not only with food, but also with toxins, chemicals, and some of them can corrode the walls of the stomach, provoke burns and even hemorrhages. Almost everyone knows that in case of poisoning it is necessary to drink a lot of water and activate the gag reflex, but sometimes this method is strongly discouraged.

Strong chemicals

As we have already found out, some substances can seriously damage the lining of the esophagus and intestines, and therefore, if they get inside, gastric lavage is performed exclusively through a tube. If you try to induce vomiting in this situation, it can lead to severe internal bleeding.

Important information! Vomiting in case of poisoning with strong chemicals can provoke the development of painful shock and loss of consciousness.

Here are the main substances, in case of poisoning, it is forbidden to induce an emetic attack:

• various solvents;
• acids;
• acetone;
• alkalis;
• brake fluid;
• Fuels and lubricants;
• bleaches;
• detergents / disinfectants (for example, "Domestos");
• turpentine.

Usually, such chemicals are poisoned by children who like to taste everything unknown. Therefore, be sure to keep all detergents, varnishes and paints out of the reach of the child! Although adults often also use such substances. By accident, of course - for example, cleaning the kettle with citric acid.

Gastrointestinal bleeding

This bleeding occurs predominantly in people suffering from chronic gastritis or ulcers. But among those poisoned who had not previously had problems with the digestive system, a similar phenomenon is also sometimes observed. The cause of bleeding can be not only chemicals or alcohol, but also severe vomiting (the fact is that with repeated vomiting, the mucous membrane of the stomach and lower esophagus is damaged).

A clear symptom of such bleeding is dark or bloody vomiting; it also includes liquid black stools. The patient himself experiences weakness, his skin turns pale, blood pressure drops, and his pulse quickens.

Note! In this condition, it is forbidden to flush the stomach or provoke vomiting, otherwise the damage will become even more serious, and blood loss will increase.

Loss of consciousness

In case of severe poisoning, the patient may lose consciousness or even fall into a coma, and therefore provoking vomiting is out of the question. Otherwise, the person will choke on vomit and die. The same applies to people who are in a state of strong alcoholic intoxication: severity protective / swallowing reflexes are suppressed due to alcohol, and therefore the patient can easily choke vomit.

Important information! A poisoned person, if he has lost consciousness, must be placed on a flat hard surface, turning his head to one side. This minimizes the risk of language sinking.

What to do in such situations?

In each of the situations listed above, you must first call an ambulance. If chemicals are the cause of the poisoning, give the patient a sorbent (for example, the same activated carbon). If the patient starts to vomit, try to explain that it is necessary to restrain, as vomiting can be dangerous.

In the presence of symptoms of internal bleeding, it is strongly not recommended to give anything to drink. The person needs to be put to bed, and an ice pack should be placed on his stomach (under the influence of cold, the volume of blood loss will decrease slightly).

A patient with impaired consciousness needs special attention - check his pulse and breathing. If your heart stops, give it an indirect massage immediately.

How to quickly induce vomiting - the most effective ways

So, in most cases - except for the situations listed below - vomiting in case of poisoning is necessary. To do this, you need to activate the vomiting center of the brain, which can be done by various methods and folk remedies.

Table. Effective methods of inducing vomiting.

Name, photo	Short description
Stimulation of the root of the tongue ("two fingers in the mouth")	Simple and fast method. You need to drink 1-1.5 liters of boiled water, then put your middle and index fingers into your mouth, press on the back of your throat. After 2 minutes, the gag reflex should work.
Imagination	You can imagine that you are eating something vile, disgusting (incompatible foods, beetles, etc.).
Mustard water	You need to take a glass of warm water, add 1 tbsp. a spoonful of mustard, mix thoroughly. Alternatively, you can take mustard seeds (1 tsp. spoon in a glass of boiling water, wait 20 minutes to infuse).
Saline solution	Another effective home remedy. It is necessary to mix a glass of warm water with 2 tbsp. tablespoons of salt, drink and prepare for vomiting. But keep in mind that too much salt can be unhealthy.
Potassium permanganate solution	Several crystals of potassium permanganate should be dissolved in 1 liter of warm water. The finished solution should be pale pink. The product must be drained and drunk in one gulp. If this does not help, the procedure should be repeated.
Watch others tear	Everything is simple here - watch the relevant videos on the Internet. If that doesn't work, use the two fingers to mouth method described above.

Video - Dilution of potassium permanganate with vomiting

How to provoke vomiting in a child

It is much easier with children in this regard, because their esophagus is shorter than that of adults. To induce gagging:

• make your baby drink two or three glasses of warm water;
• put the child on your knees with the stomach down so that the chest and head hang down (it is important that the pelvis is located above the head);
• press the baby on the root of the tongue with your finger or a teaspoon to start tearing;
• repeat several times.

Note! If the child is less than a year old, then it is impossible to induce vomiting in this way! Otherwise, vomit can enter the respiratory tract.

What to do next

In order for the digestive system to recover faster after vomiting, you need to do the following.

1. Rinse your mouth. This is necessary to remove gastric juices. The teeth should not be brushed for another half hour to avoid erosion of the enamel on the teeth, softened by gastric juice.
   

   Then you need to rinse your mouth

2. Drink tea (herbal). It is required to eliminate nausea and cramps, as well as to start digestion. Good options are chamomile, ginger, and fennel tea.
3. Eat. You can eat light food (yogurt, boiled rice, oatmeal, banana) as soon as your appetite wakes up.
4. Sleep. A lot of energy is spent on vomiting, and therefore, in order to return to its previous state as quickly as possible, it is worth taking time to rest.

How to keep from vomiting: step by step instructions

There are situations when it is impossible to part with dinner, even if the person suffers from severe nausea or abdominal pain. Check out several effective methods for dealing with gagging.

Step 1. Places where odors of various kinds soar should be avoided. Such odors can easily provoke a backflow of food from the stomach.

Step 2. You need to lie down near the fan or put a cold towel on your face. The chill and tranquility will soothe a violent stomach.

Step 3. You can try to distract yourself from unpleasant sensations. Watching TV, talking with a friend - all this will help distract from the most obvious.

Step 4. Severe stomach pain is pretty exhausting. Sleep can temporarily calm the disorder, especially since rest is very beneficial for any disease.

Step 5. You can't eat anything. The stomach did not cope with the previous meal, and if you eat something else, it may simply not stand it. When you feel sick, you need to drink water, but only in small sips.

Step 6. If none of the methods works, you will have to come to terms with the inevitable - go to the toilet and empty your stomach. You will definitely feel better after that.

Important! Holding back vomiting for a long time is bad and even harmful. If it's too bad, you better give in to your natural instinct.

Video - How you can induce vomiting