Used to describe an urgent medical procedure to prevent harm from swallowed toxins. After overdosing on pills, her stomach was pumped at the hospital immediately.
Pro Tip 2/3
Serious Tone
Conveys a serious situation and is not used casually or in a joking manner. I heard he’s in critical condition because they’re pumping his stomach.
Pro Tip 3/3
Not Self-Performed
Highlights that this is a medical procedure performed by professionals, not by individuals themselves. She can't pump her own stomach, she needs to get to a hospital.