title: Paracetamol overdose in children.
abstract: The severity of paracetamol poisoning varies but in general, children are considered less susceptible to its toxic effects compared to adults. In this report we describe the relatively benign ingestion of paracetamol in children and also highlight a case of intrauterine exposure to a potentially toxic dose of paracetamol.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical Paediatrics, Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Yorkhill, Glasgow.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kumar
authors.forename: K M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Goel
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Rae
mesh_terms: D000082:Acetaminophen / Q000097:blood / Q000506:poisoning*; D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D062787:Drug Overdose / Q000453:epidemiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008431:Maternal-Fetal Exchange; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000097:blood / Q000139:chemically induced
chemical_list: D000082:Acetaminophen