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Admissions to the Cardiff Poisons Unit involving paracetamol poisoning (1989-2002)

open access: yes, 2007
Paracetamol is the commonest agent taken in overdose in the UK. Paracetamol overdose is also the most common cause of fulminant liver failure in the UK and around 15–20 patients a year undergo liver transplantation after paracetamol overdose.
Mashayekhi, S.   +3 more
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A cautionary tale of pediatric paracetamol poisoning in a low-resource setting in Kenya: a case report and review of the literature

open access: yesDiscover Toxicology
Paracetamol has a wide safety margin at therapeutic doses but overdose may cause life-threatening hepatotoxicity particularly in children. We report a case of a 3-year-old African female who presented to Malindi Sub County Hospital (MSCH) with severe ...
Aisha Mongi   +4 more
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Assessment Risk Factors in Poisoning Patients with Altered Consciousness Status [PDF]

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Background & Objectives: One of the limitations in management of patients suffering from decreased level of consciousness due to drug poisoning is the inability to interview the patient.
مصطفی زاده, بابک   +1 more
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A case of accidental Ricin poisoning [PDF]

open access: yes, 2004
A case report of accidental, mild ricin poisoning by ingestion of ten Castor beans by a 70 year old man. The clinical presentation is followed by a discussion about the toxicity of ricin, its use and misuse and the contrast between the toxicity of pure ...
Despott, Edward, Cachia, Mario J.
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RISIKO KERUSAKAN HATI KARENA PARASETAMOL DALAM DOSIS TERAPI

open access: yesJurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Masyarakat, 2007
Paracetamol , a safe and effective drug that is commonly used and in many countries and is available as over the counter (OTC) preparation and hence dispensed by the pharmacist without a prescription.
Cicih Komariah
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Cold powders: paracetamol poisoning

open access: yes
In today's world, where medical science and pharmacy are rapidly developing, one of the most widely used drugs is paracetamol (N-acetyl para-aminophenol).
Kuzmenko, Nataliia, Pryimak, Daryna
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Effervescent paracetamol poisoning: a case report.

open access: yes, 2002
Severe poisoning with effervescent paracetamol tablets has never been described in the literature. Indeed, the effervescent formulation contains high amounts of sodium and bicarbonate, both responsible for important emetic properties in the case of ...
Marion, Eric   +9 more
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Epidemiological patterns of poisoning worldwide: A comparative narrative review of high-income and low-income countries

open access: yesOrapuh Journal
Poisoning remains a major global public health concern and a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. This narrative review synthesizes current evidence on poisoning patterns across countries, with emphasis on epidemiological ...
Roger LONEMA VAJERU   +2 more
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Management of acute paracetamol poisoning in a tertiary care hospital

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Objectives: To compare the management of acute paracetamol poisoning with the best evidence available, and to determine the effect of plasma paracetamol level estimation on the management. Design: Descriptive study with an intervention.
S. Sri Ranganathan (21302108)   +4 more
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