Activated Charcoal Flashcards
1
Q
Brand
Class
A
Charcoal
Antidote-aqua
2
Q
Class
Mech of action
A
Adsorbent
Physical binding of toxins from GI tract
3
Q
Indications
Contraindications
A
Prehospital therapy of oral ingestion of toxic substances
Ingestion of caustics, hydrocarbons
4
Q
Adverse reaction
A
May provoke vomiting
5
Q
Notes of administration
A
Ineffective of iron, lithium, heavy metals, and other ions. May reduce the effectiveness of other treatments (mucomyst) in pure acetaminophen OD’s
6
Q
Adult dose
Ped
Route
Onset
A
50 gym
.5-1.0 go/kg
Oral, NG, OG
Immediate
7
Q
Special notes
A
Charcoal mixture should not contain sorbitol
(Must patch, no standing orders
8
Q
Dosage form
A
Powder
Pre-mixed slurries of 15,25 and 50gms
Premixed tubes. Of 25 gms
