Assessment of N-acetylcysteine use for acetaminophen overdose in the emergency department of a community teaching hospital: A pilot study

Assessment of N-acetylcysteine use for acetaminophen overdose in the emergency department of a community teaching hospital: A pilot study

Introduction: N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is the first-line treatment for acetaminophen (APAP) overdose. However, using NAC inappropriately is associated with an increased risk of adverse effects as well as a substantial increase in hospitalization and healthcare costs. This study aims to assess NAC util...

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Main Authors: Yasser A Alaska, Sultan M Alghadeer, Abdulaziz A Alrabiah, Abdulaziz Harb, Bana Almadi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2023-01-01
Series:Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia
Subjects:
acetaminophen
emergency
n-acetylcysteine
overdose
protocol
Online Access:http://www.saudija.org/article.asp?issn=1658-354X;year=2023;volume=17;issue=2;spage=168;epage=173;aulast=Alaska

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