Activated Charcoal Flashcards
1
Q
Activated Charcoal Class
A
Adsorbent
2
Q
Activated Charcoal Mechanism of Action
A
Adsorbs ingested toxic substances grom GI tract
3
Q
Activated Charcoal Indications
A
Oral poisons, Medication overdoses
4
Q
Activated Charcoal Contraindications
A
Unprotected airway, Absence of gag reflex, Ileus
5
Q
Activated Charcoal Dosage and Administration
A
25 - 100 g orally or via NG tube