Nfila G, Lee S, Binchy J. Impact of new UK paracetamol overdose guidelines on patients presenting to the emergency department. Ir Med J. 2014;107:47-8.G. Nfila, S. Lee, J. Binchy, Impact of new UK paracetamol overdose guidelines on patients presenting to the emergency department, Ir...
Use actual measured body weight to calculate acetylcysteine dose (use ideal body weight to quantify extent of paracetamol overdose in obese children)3- refer toDrug Dosing in Overweight and Obese Children 2 to 18 Years of Age(PCH Medication Management Manual guideline - internal WA Health only)....
Intravenous paracetamol overdose: two case reports and a change to national treatment guidelines. Case 2: A 6-month-old child received a single dose of 75 mg/kg intravenous paracetamol. The child was treated with N-acetylcysteine and remained well... Beringer,M Richard,Thompson,... - Archives...
Drug overdoseGuidelines as topicIntroduction: Paracetamol is a common agent taken in deliberate self-poisoning and in accidental overdose in adults and children. Paracetamol poisoning is the commonest cause of severe acute liver injury. Since the publication of the previous guidelines in 2015, several...
over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medications. Do not take acetaminophen / paracetamol if you are taking any other prescription or non-prescription medications containing paracetamol or acetaminophen. Speak to your healthcare provider, because an overdose may cause serious or fatal liver disease....
Short report:Intravenous paracetamol overdose: two case reports and a change to national treatment guidelines Two cases of 10-fold accidental overdose with intravenous paracetamol are presented. Case 1: A 5-month-old child with intussusception received 90 mg/kg int... RM Beringer,JP Thompson,S Pa...
a selenium deficiency can struggle to eliminate the drug fast enough to keep their livers healthy," explained Dr. Charareh Pourzand who led thecollaborative researchfrom the University of Bath's Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology. "They can overdose even when they follow dosage guidelines." ...
Death from paracetamol overdose despite appropriate treatment with n-acetylcysteine A case of death from severe paracetamol poisoning which presented early and received appropriate treatment according to evidence-based guidelines is presen... Chris,Bourdeaux,Jeremy,... - 《Emergency Medicine Journal Emj》...
An acute acetaminophen overdose is defined as a single ingestion of at least 7.5 g in an adult or 150 mg/kg in a child and should be considered possible in any patient who presents with a history of another overdose or altered mental status. ...
Paracetamol poisoning caused by intentional overdose remains a common cause of morbidity. In this article the mechanism of toxicity and the clinical effects and treatment of poisoning, including specific antidotal therapy, are reviewed. Areas for further research directed at reducing morbidity and mortalit...