| Literature DB >> 18771223 |
X Bertrand1, E Brasseur, A Ghuysen, V D'Orio.
Abstract
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.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID: 18771223
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Rev Med Liege ISSN: 0370-629X