ACTIVATED CHARCOAL Flashcards by Eirnin Richardson | Brainscape

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ACTIVATED CHARCOAL

Class?

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Gastrointestinal absorbant

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ACTIVATED CHARCOAL

Indications?

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Poisoning and overdoses in alert patients
Give in case of long transport

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ACTIVATED CHARCOAL

Contraindications?

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Gastrointestinal Obstruction
Acids or alkali ingestion

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ACTIVATED CHARCOAL

Administration?

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Adult: [1gm/kg] Orally
If quantity of substance ingested known then use ten times amount of substance ingested
Pediatric: Same

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ACTIVATED CHARCOAL

Special Notes?

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Patient must be capable of protecting their airway

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