In the event of ingested poisons, it may be necessary to use a nasogastric tube to irrigate the stomach. Physiologic saline, 1% sodium bicarbonate, plain water, or a specific antidote for a poison is funneled into the stomach and then removed, bringing with it the contents of the stomach. What is the procedure that is described?
A) Hiatal herniation
B) Gastric lavage
C) Coloclysis
D) Gastropexy
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