Why is gastric lavage ideally indicated in all cases of acute poisoning?
One of the main danger of consuming poison is aspiration pneumonitis. It is because of this that gastric lavage is indicated most cases of acute poisoning. Ref: Parikh's Textbook of Medical Jurisprudence, Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, 6th Edition, Pages 8.3-9.2 ; Forensic Medicine and Toxicology By R.N. Karmakar, Page 48
Fear of aspiration
Inadequate ventilation
Danger of cardiac arrest
Danger of respiratory arrest