Activated Charcoal Flashcards
1
Q
Indication for activated charcoal
A
Use within 30 minutes of ingestion for overdose
2
Q
Action of activated charcoal
A
Binds with contents in stomach and does not allow absorption
3
Q
Contraindications for activated charcoal
A
Patent airway
4
Q
Side effects of activated charcoal
A
Vomiting, very nasty
5
Q
Route of activated charcoal
A
PO - Orally
6
Q
Dose of activated charcoal
A
1 bottle, 25 grams