-
How I treat … paracetamol poisoning
Bertrand X. , Brasseur E. , Ghuysen A. , D'Orio V.
Rev Med Liege 2008, 63(7-8),465-468Abstract : Drug self-poisoning is a common cause of admission in ED. Among various incriminated substances, paracetamol is often implicated and presents a severe toxicity. We briefly describe the epidemiology and physiopathology of paracetamol self-poisoning. We then clarify the diagnostic elements, thresholds of toxicity, indications for treatment and different available therapeutic guidelines.
