Administration of activated charcoal is not recommended in cases of aspiration following the ingestion of caustic substances. Activated charcoal is used to adsorb toxins in cases of oral poisoning but is contraindicated in ingestions of corrosive agents due to the risk of inducing vomiting and complicating endoscopic evaluation, potentially leading to further aspiration and injury of the airways and digestive tract.
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