Acetaminophen OD - Toxicology

Question 1

What agent is used in a suspected acetaminophen overdose?

Answer 1

N-acetylcysteine (NAC) AKA 3% Mucomyst

Question 2

If there is fulminant hepatic failure associated with an acetaminophen OD what should you patch for?

Answer 2

Blood product administration

Question 3

As coagulopathies are associated with acetaminophen OD what should you patch for if INR elevated?

Answer 3

Consider FFP & Vitamin K