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In Reply.— It was not our intent to undermine confidence in syrup of ipecac as a useful and effective means of inducing emesis when indicated, particularly as a home first aid measure. However, it must be recognized that activated charcoal has definite advantages in inactivating larger quantities of...

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Published in:Pediatrics (Evanston) 1988-09, Vol.82 (3), p.522-523
Main Authors: GREENSHER, JOSEPH, MOFENSON, HOWARD C., CARACCIO, THOMAS R.
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Language:English
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Summary:In Reply.— It was not our intent to undermine confidence in syrup of ipecac as a useful and effective means of inducing emesis when indicated, particularly as a home first aid measure. However, it must be recognized that activated charcoal has definite advantages in inactivating larger quantities of ingested substances particularly in circumstances in which the use of syrup of ipecac would no longer be of great benefit. We pointed out that resistance to acceptance of activated charcoal by children limits present use predominantly to emergency departments where compliance can be assured.
ISSN:0031-4005
1098-4275
DOI:10.1542/peds.82.3.522