‘Char-cola’—Using cola to increase the palatability of activated charcoal: A review of the literature

Gel Cortiguierra, BScN, RN, is a recent graduate from the University of Alberta. As an undergraduate nurse, she has worked in several acute settings including general adult medicine/surgery, and pediatric surgery. While completing her nursing degree, she has volunteered for several humanitarian organizations, which sparked her interests in emergency and global health nursing. She hopes to use her nursing skills and knowledge to work with organizations working with developing countries affected by endemic diseases and refugees. She currently works as an emergency nurse at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton, AB. In her free time, she enjoys travelling, reading and drawing/painting.