Paracetamol-associated coma, metabolic acidosis, renal and hepatic failure.
A case of metabolic acidosis, acute renal failure and hepatic failure following paracetamol ingestion is presented. The diagnostic difficulty at presentation is highlighted. Continuous arteriovenous haemofiltration proved a valuable means of maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance. The patient recovered.
Kritharides
L
L
Launceston General Hospital, Tasmania, Australia.
Fassett
R
R
Singh
B
B
D000082:Acetaminophen / Q000506:poisoning*; D000138:Acidosis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D058186:Acute Kidney Injury / Q000139:chemically induced*; D000328:Adult; D056486:Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury; D003128:Coma / Q000139:chemically induced*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans
D000082:Acetaminophen