Paracetamol is a widely available as an 'over-the-counter medication' for children in the UK and overdose is one of the commonest reasons for contacting the UK Toxic Poisons Centre. The severity of presentation with paracetamol overdose may vary from no effect on liver function to severely ...
Paracetamol overdose during pregnancy should be treated with either oral or intravenous NAC according to the regular protocols in order to prevent maternal, and potentially fetal, toxicity. Unless severe maternal toxicity develops, paracetamol overdose does not appear to increase the risk for adverse pre...
This reflective account is based on NS701 Pettie J, Dow M (2013) Assessment and management of paracetamol poisoning in adults. Nursing Standard. 27, 45, 39-47.Paracetamol overdose... This reflective account is based on NS701 Pettie J, Dow M (2013) Assessment and management of paracetamol ...
More recent data indicate that prescription opioid mortality has been overestimated, and the US Department of Health has indicated that at least 60% of opioid overdose is due to illicit drugs. Of the illicit opioids including fentanyl and heroin, synthetic fentanyl has seen a significant rise of ...
Paracetamol overdose: an evidence based flowchart to guide management. Emerg Med J 2002;19:202-5.Wallace CI, Dargan PI, Jones AL. Paracetamol overdose: an evidence based flowchart to guide management. Emerg Med J 2002; 19(3):202 - 205 [erratum appears in Emerg Med J 2002 Jul; 19(4):...
Aims–To reduce inconsistencies in the management of paracetamol poisoning in the accident and emergency department with respect to preliminary assessment procedures, charcoal and antidote administration, by improving adherence to the most up-to-dateCF Hayden...
doi:10.1046/j.1442-2026.2003.00455_4.xJustin T Denholm BMED HMOEmergency PhysicianJohn F Kerr MBBS MPH FACEMClinical Toxicologist, Department of Emergency Medicine Austin & Repatriation Medical Centre Heidelberg, Vic., AustraliaWiley Publishing Asia Pty LtdEmerg Med...
Paracetamol overdose: an evidence based flowchart to guide management. Emerg Med J 2002; 19(3):202-205.Wallace CI, Dargan PI, Jones AL. Paracetamol overdose: an evidence based flowchart to guide management. Emerg Med J 2002; 19(3):202 - 205 [erratum appears in Emerg Med J 2002 Jul; ...
Objective Paracetamol overdose is a common presentation to UK emergency departments, and national audits consistently identify shortfalls in the management of these patients. This study assesses the potential of a web-based computer application to improve the assessment and treatment of these patients. ...
A 23 year old man is brought into the emergency department by paramedics after taking an overdose of paracetamol at home a few hours earlier. In both cases, the doctor wants to know how to adequately assess the self-harm episode and how best to help the young person. Self-harm and ...