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What is the reason why inducing emesis (vomiting) is no longer a routine procedure for treating poisoned patients?
What is the reason why inducing emesis (vomiting) is no longer a routine procedure for treating poisoned patients?
- Potential drowsiness and lethargy in children
- Easy availability and low cost of emetics
- High risk of complications and narrow window of opportunity (correct)
- Low effectiveness rate in 30% of ingestions
Why should emetics be avoided in the home environment according to the text?
Why should emetics be avoided in the home environment according to the text?
- Risk of inhalation and need for medical assessment (correct)
- Ease of administration in the home setting
- Reduced side effects when given at home
- Higher effectiveness when administered at home
What is the recommended treatment by the American Academy of Clinical Toxicology and the European Association of Poison Centres and Clinical Toxicologists for poisoning cases?
What is the recommended treatment by the American Academy of Clinical Toxicology and the European Association of Poison Centres and Clinical Toxicologists for poisoning cases?
- Avoiding the use of ipecac in poisoning cases (correct)
- Using high-dose activated charcoal within 24 hours
- Administering powdered ipecacuanha at home
- Combining ipecac with activated charcoal
When is high-dose activated charcoal typically used according to the text?
When is high-dose activated charcoal typically used according to the text?
What is the recommended dose of syrup of ipecac for children according to the text?
What is the recommended dose of syrup of ipecac for children according to the text?
In what type of poisoning is vomiting considered appropriate or even life-saving according to the text?
In what type of poisoning is vomiting considered appropriate or even life-saving according to the text?
What is the preferred method to induce vomiting in poisoned patients?
What is the preferred method to induce vomiting in poisoned patients?
What is the recommended dose of activated charcoal for adult patients?
What is the recommended dose of activated charcoal for adult patients?
Why is activated charcoal considered one of the most beneficial decontamination techniques?
Why is activated charcoal considered one of the most beneficial decontamination techniques?
In what situation is activated charcoal contraindicated?
In what situation is activated charcoal contraindicated?
What is a risk associated with gastric lavage?
What is a risk associated with gastric lavage?
Which antiemetic agent is considered as a safer alternative to ipecac?
Which antiemetic agent is considered as a safer alternative to ipecac?
What is the duration during which activated charcoal is most effective post-ingestion?
What is the duration during which activated charcoal is most effective post-ingestion?
Why has ipecac's use been debated?
Why has ipecac's use been debated?
