Washing out the stomach (gastric lavage) may also be useful.
This technique, which is known as gastric lavage, involves introducing 20 to 30 mL of tap water or 9 percent saline solution into the person's digestive tract and removing the stomach contents with a siphon or syringe.
When botulism in older children or adults is caused by food, it often is necessary to flush the gastrointestinal tract (gastric lavage).
Another solution for nasal lavage (washing) uses powdered goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis).
