Medication 7-022 - Activated Charcoal (Actidose)

CMH EMS & MIH Protocols


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Change Log:

DateLink to
previous
version
Description of change
11/17/15pdfModified contraindication from unconsciousness to any altered mental state.
04/29/20pdfAdded content (without substantive modification) from old Protocol 7-020 - Activated Charcoal.
06/09/21pdfMoved to emsprotocols.online
11/30/21Updated link to Acetaminophen.
11/30/21Changed number from 7-020 to 7-022.
03/17/23pdfAdded CP.

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