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Activated Charcoal
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- 1Activated Charcoal (Classification)Antidote and Adsorbent.
- 2Activated Charcoal (Action)Some chemicals and toxins will attach to the surface of the charcoal and become trapped.
- 3Activated Charcoal (Indications)Toxic ingestion.
- 4Activated Charcoal (Adverse Effects)Nausea/vomiting, constipation or diarrhea. Fatal form of pneumonia if aspirated.
- 5Activated Charcoal (Contraindications)Acids, alkalis, ethanol, methanol, cyanide, ferrous sulfate/iron salts, lithium, coma and GI obstruction.
- 6Activated Charcoal (Adult Dosage)50 - 100 g/dose
PA: 25 - 50 g/PO - 7Activated Charcoal (Pedi Dose)1 - 2 g/kg
PA: 1 g/kg PO
Approximately 12.5 - 25 g PO - 8Activated Charcoal (Special Considerations)Pregnancy Class C
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- PA Dept. of Health - June 1, 2013 (Protocol Doses) Pharmacology for the Prehospital Professional - Jeffrey S. Guy
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- John Igoe · May 2015
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- Feb 24, 2016
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