Activated Charcoal Flashcards
1
Q
Indication
A
Treatment of acute oral poisoning or oral OD
Adults and children over 1 who have taken toxins within last 1hr
2
Q
Actions
A
Traps chemicals and prevents absorption
3
Q
Contraindications
A
Children under 1 1 hour post ingestion Currently vomiting Administration not advised by TOXBASE Reduced GI motility
4
Q
Side effects
A
Black stools
GI obstruction
Intestinal perforation
Bezoar formation
