Activated charcoal Flashcards
1
Q
Activated charcoal dose
A
Adult
1 g/kg mixed with 6 – 8 ounces water PO or NG tube
Pediatric
Same as adult dosing
2
Q
Activated charcoal indication
A
Acute ingested poisoning
3
Q
Activated charcoal side effect
A
Vomiting
Abdominal cramping
Abdominal bloating
Constipation
4
Q
Activated charcoal action
A
Activated charcoal is a specially prepared charcoal that when given soon after ingestion of a toxin will adsorb and bind organic toxins from the GI tract
5
Q
Activated charcoal class
A
Adsorbents
6
Q
Activated charcoal contraindication
A
Uncontrolled airway
Ingestion of cyanide, mineral acids, caustic alkalis, organic solvents, iron, ethanol
or methanol
