title: A consideration not to be overlooked. Activated charcoal in acute drug overdoses.
abstract: Acute poisoning, accidental and incidental, is an everyday occurrence in most emergency departments. The mainstay of emergency therapy is to provide supportive care and limit further absorption of the toxic substance.
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Davis
mesh_terms: D002606:Charcoal / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000737:chemistry / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D062787:Drug Overdose / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care
chemical_list: D002606:Charcoal