ACTIVATED-CHARCOAL SUPERCEDES IPECAC AS GASTRIC DECONTAMINANT

Authors
FOUNTAIN JS BEASLEY DMG
Citation
Js. Fountain et Dmg. Beasley, ACTIVATED-CHARCOAL SUPERCEDES IPECAC AS GASTRIC DECONTAMINANT, New Zealand medical journal, 111(1076), 1998, pp. 402-404
Citations number
29
Categorie Soggetti
Medicine, General & Internal
Journal title
New Zealand medical journal → ACNP
ISSN journal
00288446
Volume
111
Issue
1076
Year of publication
1998
Pages
402 - 404
Database
ISI
SICI code
0028-8446(1998)111:1076<402:ASIAGD>2.0.ZU;2-N
Abstract
Syrup of ipecacuanha has previously been used to decontaminate patient s following toxic or potentially to;dc ingestions. The recent removal of this product from distribution in New Zealand has caused some conce rn to health professionals. This article outlines the relative merits of syrup of ipecacuanha and activated charcoal, and concludes that the latter is preferable in many respects. Details of its appropriate adm inistration are discussed.