Activated Charcoal

Overview

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Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

5

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

1 Sep 2023

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

An oral suspension of activated charcoal should be considered in poisonings when gastrointestinal decontamination of an ingested toxin is indicated. Activated charcoal is most efficacious when given within one hour of ingestion of the toxin. Careful consideration of the contraindications should occur before treatment with activated charcoal. This activity covers the indicated uses for activated charcoal and, just as importantly, reviews situations where it is not appropriate. This activity highlights the role of the interprofessional team in caring for patients who may benefit from activated charcoal.

UAN: JA4008338-0000-23-243-H01-P

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify the clinical situations where activated charcoal use may be beneficial.
  • Describe the potential adverse effects of activated charcoal therapy.
  • Review the mechanism of action of activated charcoal therapy.
  • Summarize interprofessional team strategies to coordinate care so that proper administering and monitoring of activated charcoal therapy are implemented, in turn improving patient outcomes.

Pharmacy Activity Type:
Disease/Drug Therapy Related


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