gastric contents

collocation in English

meaningsofgastricandcontent

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gastric
adjective
uk
/ˈɡæs.trɪk/us
/ˈɡæs.trɪk/
relating to ...
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content
noun[U]
uk
/kənˈtent/us
/kənˈtent/
a happy and ...
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(Definition ofgastricandcontentfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Inflation of the cuff in the esophagus allows a level of protection against aspiration ofgastriccontentsimilar to that found in the laryngeal mask.
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If emergency operative delivery is anticipated, it is important to administer antacid prophylaxis to neutralise the acidity of gastric contents.
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The severity depends on the frequency and duration of reflux and the acidity of the gastric contents.
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Cricoid pressure is a standard technique employed to prevent the regurgitation of gastric contents.
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Vomiting has been associated with major complications such as pulmonary aspiration ofgastriccontent and might endanger surgical outcomes after certain procedures, for example after maxillofacial surgery with wired jaws.
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Traditionally, gastric lavage or nasogastric aspiration of gastric contents are the most common methods employed in ethylene glycol poisoning.
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The torso was of particular interest, as gastric contents could be analyzed to yield clues to the days leading up to the man's death.
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Once gastric contents are emptied, metoclopramide may be used in cases of recurrent vomiting.
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Metoclopramide may be used in cases of recurrent vomiting once gastric contents are emptied.
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In measuring the acidity of the gastric contents, it was found possible to lower an electrode into the stomach.
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Ingested food stimulates gastric activity in two ways: by stretching the stomach and by gastric contents stimulating receptors in the stomach.
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The pressure is then suddenly released when the upper esophageal sphincter relaxes resulting in the expulsion of gastric contents.
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As a result, the stomach and gastric contents are displaced upwards toward the thoracic cavity.
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Lavage is repeated until the returning fluid shows no further gastric contents.
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Such a mechanism is similar to decreased gastric and bowel motility once gastric contents have passed through.
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Most endotracheal tubes have an inflatable cuff to seal the tracheobronchial tree against leakage of respiratory gases and pulmonary aspiration of gastric contents, blood, secretions and other fluids.
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Her gastric contents were also taken.
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A common autopsy sample is the gastric contents of the deceased, which can be useful for detecting undigested pills or liquids that were ingested prior to death.
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Most tubes have an inflatable cuff to seal the trachea and bronchial tree against air leakage and aspiration of gastric contents, blood, secretions, and other fluids.
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