Management of severe cases of paracetamol overdosage.
Paracetamol overdose is a problem frequently encountered by junior hospital doctors. Although the majority of cases are uncomplicated, it is important that management guidelines are followed closely to enable the early recognition and treatment of the more severely poisoned patients.
Makin
A J
AJ
Institute of Liver Studies, King's College Hospital, London.
Wendon
J
J
Williams
R
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D000082:Acetaminophen / Q000037:antagonists & inhibitors / Q000506:poisoning*; D000328:Adult; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D062787:Drug Overdose / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008099:Liver / Q000187:drug effects; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital; D012307:Risk Factors
D000082:Acetaminophen