Biomedical subjects

Jeffrey Norvell

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PubMed2006

Acetaminophen poisoning.

Acetaminophen (acetyl-para-amino-phenol or APAP), an antipyretic and analgesic, is a common component in hundreds of over-the-counter and prescription medications. The wide usage of this drug results in many potentially toxic exposures. It is therefore critical for the clinician to be comfortable with the diagnosis and treatment of APAP toxicity. Prompt recognition of APAP overdose and institution of appropriate therapy are essential to preventing morbidity and mortality.

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PubMed2005

Updates on acetaminophen toxicity.

APAP is likely to remain a common toxic exposure and continue to cause significant morbidity and mortality. To minimize the harm to patients, it is necessary for the clinician to be aware of the current diagnostic and therapeutic management of APAP poisoning. Despite the bulk of literature on APAP, management strategies are likely to continue to change as more studies are conducted to improve our understanding of nonacute ingestions and the role of prognostic markers in defining those most at risk for life-threatening hepatotoxicity.

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