Citation

Linden CH, Rumack BH. Emerg. Med. Clin. North Am. 1984; 2(1): 103-119.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1984, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

6394298

Abstract

N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is the treatment of choice for acetaminophen overdose. With this therapy, morbidity from overdose can be held to a minimum. Mortality is rare in any case and virtually nonexistent in treated patients. Unless a high index of suspicion is maintained, the diagnosis may be missed until it is too late for effective antidotal treatment.

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