⚫️ Activated Charcoal isn’t for stomach aches — it’s a toxin-binding agent you’ll see in EMS for certain poisonings and overdoses.
In this video, we’ll cover:
– What it is and how it works (adsorbs toxins in the GI tract)
– Indications: certain oral poisonings/overdoses
– Dose and routes (oral or NG tube)
– Contraindications: caustics, corrosives, hydrocarbons, decreased LOC without a protected airway
– Side effects: nausea, vomiting
🧠 High-yield toxicology med — and a favorite for paramedic registry questions.
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