Paracetamol-associated Coma, Metabolic Acidosis, Renal and Hepatic Failure

Overview

Journal Intensive Care Med

Specialty Critical Care

Date 1988 Jan 1

PMID 3403780

Citations 4

Authors

L Kritharides

R Fassett

B Singh

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Abstract

A case of metabolic acidosis, acute renal failure and hepatic failure following paracetamol ingestion is presented. The diagnostic difficulty at presentation is highlighted. Continuous arteriovenous haemofiltration proved a valuable means of maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance. The patient recovered.

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