A disorder characterized by hepatic necrosis following large acetaminophen ingestions. Clinical manifestations of acetaminophen toxicity vary with time since ingestion and are accord...
Immediately contact a local Poison Control center for recommendations. Call (800) 222-1222 in the United States.
N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is a benign prodrug that provides cysteine as a substra...
Evaluate all patients at an accredited health care facility. Evaluate patients with evidence of organ failure, increased LFTs, or coagulopathy for emergency liver...
T39.1X4A Poisoning by 4-Aminophenol derivatives, undetermined, init
K71.10 Toxic liver disease with hepatic necrosis, without coma
T39.1X1A Poisoning by 4-Aminophenol derivatives, accidental,...
Immediately consult Poison Control Center for management recommendations by calling (800) 222-1222 (USA).
Give NAC when plasma acetaminophen concentrations (measured ≥4 hours after inge...
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