Failure of Risk Assessment Following Paracetamol Overdose - A Short Communication.

Oulfa Boussetta-CharfiCornélie Fanton D'AndonHoanVu NguyenBarry H RumackManon Launay

Published in: Therapeutic drug monitoring (2022)

Some patients may be under-treated, resulting in possible hepatotoxicity, and many patients may be over-treated, resulting in a high percentage of anaphylaxis. Rather than relying on visual risk assessment, physicians should use an online calculator (www.hopitox.com/?lang=en) or consult with a toxicologist or poison center to substantially improve patient care following acetaminophen/paracetamol overdose.

Keyphrases

risk assessment
newly diagnosed
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
prognostic factors
primary care
heavy metals
patient reported outcomes
human health