Question: While the use of activated charcoal in poisoning and overdose cases is usually safe, it is not without potential risks. What is the most widely cited concern associated with the use of single dose activated charcoal?
Answer: According to the cited reference, pulmonary aspiration is “the most widely cited concern associated with the use of single dose activated charcoal”. (Juurlink DN, Activated charcoal for acute overdose: a reappraisal. 2015 Br J Clin Pharmacol 81(3): 482-487)
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