Paracetamol Overdose Flashcards
1
Q
paracetamol overdose
A
overuse of paracetamol
2
Q
signs
A
nausea
vomiting
abdo pain
3
Q
management
A
ingested <1hr - charcoal
<4hrs - wait for 4th hr to paracetamol levels and then start N-acetylcysteine
> 4-15hrs - take immediate paracetamol level and then start N-acetlycysteine
4
Q
when would you immediately give management
A
time unknown
staggered dose
history of anorexia nervosa
