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Why is slurry of charcoal given orally to suspected poison victims?
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∙ 15y ago
Activated charcoal is a superb absorbant. It works a lot better than gastric lavage in most cases as it traps the toxins. It also precludes the need for emetics like ipecac (from the very old days). And with charcoal -- there's really very few downsides. If it doesn't work against the specific toxin, it still won't make things worse. It shouldn't be given to a patient with no bowel sounds, with a suspected obstruction, but that's a pretty rare combo with an acute GI poisoning.
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Why is a slurry of charcoal in water given orally to suspected poison victims?
The same is given to people when they overdose... Something about the charcoal draws the chemicals to it and bonds with it so that the pass through without being digested, so they never make it to your bloodstream.
How does activated charcoal remove poison from a person's body?
Activated charcoal removes poison by the openings that attract molecules and make them stick to their surfaces.
Can bees poison there victims and how?
Yes, with their stinger it injects a poison.
How do bees poison their victims?
with their stinger
Because he was suspected of plotting against Hitler who was forced to poison himself?
General Erwin Rommel was forced to poison himself because he was suspected of plotting against Hitler.
How do bees poison victims?
the stinger has venom
Is charcoal by itself edible?
It's not particularly nourishing, but it's not poisonous. For certain poisons, feeding a small amount of activated charcoal is part of the treatment, as the charcoal will absorb some of the poison.
If iron overdose is suspected what should you do?
If overdose is suspected, the patient should contact poison control and/or seek emergency medical attention immediately.
When Because he was suspected of plotting against Hitler was forced to poison himself.?
General Erwin Rommel was forced to poison himself because he was suspected of plotting against Hitler.
Does charcoal cure mushroom poisoning?
i believe yes because it would be able to absorb the poison
Could overdose of atropine eye drops taken orally be fatal?
If they are eye drops you should NEVER take them orally. I am a nurse and if you take anything orally that isn't prescribed to be used in that way, you should contact a poison control center or go to the E.R. immediatley.
What did Hannibal drink from to poison himself?
a ring which he kept on his finger at all times
