3 Questions
True or false: Activated charcoal is effective for treating poisoning due to inhalation of wet oxygen.
True
True or false: Complications of activated charcoal include cardiac and respiratory failure.
True
True or false: Gastric lavage is recommended in the presence of activated charcoal.
False
Study Notes
- Activated charcoal is a treatment for poisoning caused by inhalation of wet oxygen.
- The highest priority in treatment is to maintain breathing and circulation.
- Activated charcoal adsorbs toxic substances, reducing the overall toxic effects.
- Activated charcoal is not recommended for use in the presence of edema.
- Complications of activated charcoal may include cardiac failure and respiratory failure.
- Gastric lavage is not recommended in the presence of activated charcoal.
- Renal replacement therapy may increase the elimination of poisonous substances.
Test your knowledge on the use of activated charcoal in poisoning treatment. Learn about its mechanism of action, complications, and contraindications.
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