Paracetamol OD Flashcards
1
Q
3 key signs in paracetamol OD
A
N+V
Jaundice
Metabolic Acidosis
2
Q
What is raised in paracetamol OD and what is depleted?
A
NAPQI raise
Glutathione reduced
3
Q
If Para OD is ingested <1hr
A
Activated charcoal
4
Q
If ingestion of Para staggered or >15hrs
A
Normogram + n-acetylcysteine
