Some Notes:
PARACETAMOL DOSING ASSOCIATED WITH HEPATIC INJURY CHARCOAL USE Single Dose Immediate release
Modified release Paracetamol (i.e. panadol osteo)
MODIFIED RELEASE PARACETAMOL As in the previous guideline treatment start Acetylceistine if > 200mg/kg or 10g has been ingested, given that two assessments of paracetamol concentration must be made 4 hours apart(the first being 4 hours post ingestion) What has changed is when to discontinue acetylcysteine infusion
LARGE/MASSIVE INGESTIONS
LIQUID PARACETAMOL IN CHILDREN < 6 YEARS OLD This only applies to well children who present at less than 4 hours post ingestion CONSULTING A LIVER TRANSPLANT UNIT The following criteria need to be met:
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November 2016
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