Management of paracetamol poisoning

Authors

Paul I. Dargan, NHS Foundation, London
Alison L. Jones, University of WollongongFollow

RIS ID

62738

Publication Details

Dargan, P. I. & Jones, A. L. (2003). Management of paracetamol poisoning. Trends in Pharmacological Sciences, 24 (4), 154-157.

Abstract

Paracetamol is the most common substance involved in self-poisoning in the UK. The main advances made over the past five years in the management of early paracetamol poisoning, identification of risk factors for paracetamol poisoning, understanding of the mechanisms and management of late paracetamol poisoning and issues concerning the prevention of paracetamol poisoning are discussed.