Severe acetaminophen poisoning with favorable outcome after medical treatment: report of 2 cases.
We report two cases of severe acetaminophen poisoning with favorable outcome after delayed medical treatment with N-acetylcysteine, despite severe hepatic disturbances. We briefly review the most commonly accepted prognostic criteria and the role of liver transplantation.
Van Vyve
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Département des Soins Intensifs, Cliniques Universitaires St-Luc, Bruxelles, Belgique.
Hantson
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Deckers
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Mahieu
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D000082:Acetaminophen / Q000506:poisoning*; D000111:Acetylcysteine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D002606:Charcoal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D056486:Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / Q000201:enzymology; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D005751:Gastric Lavage; D006801:Humans; D008111:Liver Function Tests; D008297:Male; D011041:Poisoning / Q000628:therapy; D013406:Suicide, Attempted
D002606:Charcoal; D000082:Acetaminophen; D000111:Acetylcysteine