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Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus (view source)
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===Gastric decompression===
===Gastric decompression===
Performed by introduction of a lubricated stomach tube or by trocharizing the most tympanic area around the stomach with a 16 gauge catheter. Sedation may be required to allow the passage of the stomach tube. Suitable drugs for this include [[Opioids#Butorphanol|butorphanol]] or oxymorphone and diazepam.
Performed by introduction of a lubricated stomach tube or by trocharizing the most tympanic area around the stomach with a 16 gauge catheter. Sedation may be required to allow the passage of the stomach tube. Suitable drugs for this include [[Opioids#Butorphanol|butorphanol]] or oxymorphone and [[Benzodiazepines#Diazepam|diazepam]].
===Adjunct therapy===
===Adjunct therapy===