Acetaminophen Intoxication

Question 1

Acetaminophen intoxication signs/symptoms

Answer 1

Usually asymptomatic in early phase
Around 24-48 hours, N/V
RUQ pain
Signs of hepatotoxicity
AMS
Delirium

Question 2

Acetaminophen intoxication management

Answer 2

Activated Charcoal

** N-acetylcysteine (mucomyst) with a loading dose orally, as needed