Potential misuse of ipecac
Annals of Emergency MedicinePublished 1 September 1993
K. Wrenn, Lance E. Rodewald, Luanne Dockstader
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Ipecac has potentially adverse consequences and should not be used reflexively and Providers of emergency care should be educated about possible contraindications to its use.
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Ipecac has potentially adverse consequences and should not be used reflexively. Providers of emergency care should be educated about possible contraindications to its use.
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