TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1998//
TI  - The impact of nationally distributed guidelines on the management of paracetamol poisoning in accident and emergency departments. National Poison Information Service
JO  - Journal of accident and emergency medicine
A1  - Bialas, M. C.
A1  - Evans, R. J.
A1  - Hutchings, A. D.
A1  - Alldridge, G.
A1  - Routledge, P. A.
SP  - 13
EP  - 17
VL  - 15
IS  - 1
N2  - OBJECTIVE: To assess the impact of the treatment guidelines on the management of paracetamol self poisoning in accident and emergency (A&E) departments. METHODS: 24 A&E departments in Wales and England provided details of their management of paracetamol poisoning before and after the distribution of national treatment guidelines to all A&E departments in the United Kingdom. RESULTS: Significant increases were seen in the availability of formal written policies, the display of treatment nomograms, the recommendation to treat beyond 16 hours after ingestion, and to use a lower line on the treatment nomogram for patients at special risk of paracetamol induced liver damage. CONCLUSIONS: Regularly updated guidelines in the management of paracetamol poisoning should be displayed in A&E departments so that medical and nursing personnel have access to the best current information on the treatment of poisoning with this frequently used drug.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1351-0622
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -