What psychological factors might contribute to intentional paracetamol overdose?

Significant hepatotoxicity risk factors were male gender, alcohol abuse, an ingested paracetamol dose, and a timespan from ingestion to hospital admission. ... paracetamol overdose and treatment with N-acetylcysteine (NAC). Patients admitted within seven hours and successfully treated had raised or equivocal GST on ... Jan 11, 2025 ... Paracetamol is still the almost exclusive cause of liver transplantation related to acute drug overdose, with an average of one case per six million ... Acetaminophen, a common ingredient in many prescription and non-prescription drugs, is safe in normal doses, but severe overdose can cause liver failure and ... Jul 14, 2007 ... Two cases of unintentional paracetamol overdose are presented. Over a one month period these patients presented to an Accident and Emergency ( ... Paracetamol is now the most common drug in self‐poisoning, with a high rate of morbidity and mortality. The use, abuse and ways of reducing paracetamol ... The SNAP (Scottish & Newcastle Acetylcysteine Protocol)-12 protocol is preferred over the classic 21-hour regimen for intravenous N-acetylcysteine (NAC) ... paracetamol overdose. Pablo Brenera,b, M.D., Mónica Ballardoa, M.D. ... Paracetamol overdose in a preterm neonate. Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. Dec 13, 2024 ... New saliva test can rapidly identify paracetamol overdose ... A research team led by the University of Liverpool has developed an innovative new ... Aug 13, 2024 ... Acetaminophen (paracetamol) poisoning in adults: Pathophysiology, presentation, and evaluation. View Topic. Share. Font Size.