Citation

Farley A, Hendry C, Napier P. Nurs. Stand. (1987) 2005; 19(38): 58-64; quiz 66.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, Royal College of Nursing)

DOI

10.7748/ns2005.06.19.38.58.c3882

PMID

15957876

Abstract

This article identifies the physiological aspects of paracetamol poisoning, as well as appropriate treatments. Trends in paracetamol use and initiatives to reduce rates of self-harm are discussed, as well as clinical practice and ways to determine severity of poisoning.

Language: en

Keywords

Acetaminophen; Acetylcysteine; Adult; Age Factors; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Antidotes; Child; Child, Preschool; Drug Monitoring; Drug Overdose; Emergency Nursing; Emergency Treatment; Gastric Lavage; Humans; Metabolic Clearance Rate; Methionine; Nursing Assessment; Prognosis; Self-Injurious Behavior; United Kingdom