Question

A 4-year-old girl has been admitted to the emergency department after accidently ingesting a cleaning product. Which treatment is most likely appropriate in the immediate treatment of the girl’s poisoning?

Answer 1

Answer:

Administration of activated charcoal

Explanation:

Activated charcoal -

The method of using activated charcoal during any poisoning is more effective , than inducing vomiting or any gastric lavage .

Activated charcoal is a form of carbon atom , which has got the capacity to adsorb some specific substances on its surface , and hence is capable to a adsorb and remove the poison .

Hence , from the given scenario of the question ,

The correct answer is -

Administration of activated charcoal .