Activated Charcoal Flashcards
1
Q
Activated Charcoal Class
A
Adsorbent
2
Q
Activated Charcoal Action
A
absorbs ingested toxins, preventing systemic absorption
3
Q
Activated Charcoal Indication
A
Poisoning
4
Q
Activated Charcoal Contraindications
A
ethanol poisoning, no gag reflex
5
Q
Activated Charcoal Dose/Route
A
50-100g PO NG
Ped: 1g/kg
6
Q
Activated Charcoal Adverse Effects
A
N/V, constipation, abdominal cramping
7
Q
Activated Charcoal Other
A
must ingest whole amount
