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Activated Charcoal: To Give or Not To Give... | VETgirl Veterinary CE Podcasts
Activated Charcoal: To Give or Not To Give... | VETgirl Veterinary CE Podcasts
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Length:
4 minutes
Released:
May 18, 2013
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Podcast episode
Description
Decontamination of the poisoned veterinary patient typically includes emesis induction, gastric lavage, and/or activated charcoal administration. While the use of decontamination has significantly decreased in human medicine, it is still considered a mainstay therapy in veterinary medicine. Before administrating charcoal to your poisoned patient, however, make sure to weigh the pros and cons. In this VETgirl podcast, we will help you understand the advantages and disadvantages of the use of activated charcoal.
Released:
May 18, 2013
Format:
Podcast episode
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