stomach pump

A 'stomach pump' is crucial in medical emergencies, especially for removing harmful substances ingested by a patient.

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Definition

(technical, emergency)A device or procedure used to remove contents from the stomach, often in cases of poisoning or overdose.

The doctor used a stomach pump to remove the poison from the patient's stomach.
After the overdose, the patient was rushed to the hospital where a stomach pump was used.

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