Activated Charcoal Flashcards by Brian Hepp | Brainscape

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Activated Charcoal

Name

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Actidose

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Activated Charcoal

Class

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Absorbent

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Activated Charcoal

Description

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Is a specially prepared charcoal that will absorb and bind toxins from the gastrointestinal tract

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Activated Charcoal

Indications

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Acute ingested poisoning

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Activated Charcoal

Precautions

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administer only after emesis or in those cases where emesis is contraindicated

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Activated Charcoal

Dosage/Route

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1g/kg mixed with at least 6-8 oz of water then PO or via NG tube

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