Charcoal Flashcards
1
Q
Charcoal: class
A
Absorbent
2
Q
Charcoal: Action
A
- Binds and absorbs ingested toxins present in the GI tract
- Inhibits intestinal absorption, preventing systemic toxicity
3
Q
Charcoal: onset/duration
A
Onset: immediate
Duration: 4-12 hours
4
Q
Charcoal: Indications
A
Adult, Poisoning/OD
- within 60 minutes of ingesting ANY of the following (if no vomiting): Acetaminophen, colchicine, beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, salicylates, valproate, oral anticoagulants (including rodenticides), Paraguay, amanita mushrooms.
PEDS; Poisoning/OD
- if ingested within 60 min and recommended by Poison Control Center
- assure patient has gag reflex and is cooperative
5
Q
Charcoal: Dosage/Route
A
Adult:
50 g, PO
PEDS:
PDC, PO
6
Q
Charcoal: contraindications
A
- Isolated alcohol
- Heavy metal
- Caustic agent
- Hydrocarbons (fuels)
- Iron ingestion
7
Q
Charcoal: side effects
A
- Nausea/vomiting
- Constipation/diarrhea
- Abdominal cramping
8
Q
Charcoal: packaging
A
50g / 240ml
9
Q
Charcoal: what should we anticipate
A
Vomiting. Consider zofran
