This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Forensic Medicine
Why is gastric lavage ideally indicated in all cases of acute poisoning? 
Select and explain. 
A. Fear of aspiration, B. Inadequate ventilation, C. Danger of cardiac arrest, D. Danger of respiratory arrest
A: Fear of aspiration
Answer: A: Fear of aspiration 
Explanation: 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