Management of acetaminophen (paracetamol) poisoning

Michael Levine

Oxford Textbook of Critical Care (2 ed.)

Edited by Andrew Webb, Derek Angus, Simon Finfer, Luciano Gattinoni, and Mervyn Singer

Publisher:: Oxford University Press

Print Publication Date:: Apr 2016

Print ISBN-13:: 9780199600830

Published online:: Apr 2016

DOI:: 10.1093/med/9780199600830.001.0001

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Contents

Front Matter
- Foreword
- Preface
- Abbreviations
- Contributors
Section 1 ICU organization and management
- Part 1.1 The intensive care unit
- Part 1.2 Communication
- Part 1.3 Training
- Part 1.4 Safety and quality
- Part 1.5 Governance
- Part 1.6 Research
  - Chapter 23 Evidence-based practice in critical care
  - Chapter 24 Research ethics in the ICU
- Part 1.7 Medico-legal and ethical issues
- Part 1.8 Critical illness risk prediction
Section 2 Pharmacotherapeutics
- Part 2.1 Respiratory drugs
  - Chapter 32 Oxygen in critical illness
  - Chapter 33 Bronchodilators in critical illness
- Part 2.2 Cardiovascular drugs
- Part 2.3 Gastrointestinal drugs
  - Chapter 40 Gastrointestinal motility drugs in critical illness
  - Chapter 41 Stress ulcer prophylaxis and treatment drugs in critical illness
- Part 2.4 Nervous system drugs
- Part 2.5 Hormonal drugs
  - Chapter 49 Hormone therapies in critical illness
  - Chapter 50 Insulin and oral anti-hyperglycaemic agents in critical illness
- Part 2.6 Haematological drugs
  - Chapter 51 Anticoagulants and antithrombotics in critical illness
  - Chapter 52 Haemostatic agents in critical illness
- Part 2.7 Antimicrobial and immunological drugs
- Part 2.8 Fluids and diuretics
Section 3 Resuscitation
- Part 3.1 Respiratory management
  - Chapter 59 Airway management in cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  - Chapter 60 Artificial ventilation in cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Part 3.2 Circulatory management
- Part 3.3 Fluid management
Section 4 The respiratory system
- Part 4.1 Physiology
  - Chapter 71 Normal physiology of the respiratory system
- Part 4.2 Respiratory monitoring
- Part 4.3 Upper airway obstruction
  - Chapter 79 Upper airway obstruction in the critically ill
- Part 4.4 Airway access
- Part 4.5 Acute respiratory failure
- Part 4.6 Ventilatory support
- Part 4.7 Weaning ventilatory support
  - Chapter 102 Assessment and technique of weaning
  - Chapter 103 Weaning failure in critical illness
- Part 4.8 Extracorporeal support
  - Chapter 104 Extracorporeal respiratory and cardiac support techniques in the ICU
  - Chapter 105 Treating respiratory failure with extracorporeal support in the ICU
- Part 4.9 Aspiration and inhalation
  - Chapter 106 Aspiration of gastric contents in the critically ill
  - Chapter 107 Inhalation injury in the ICU
- Part 4.10 Acute respiratory distress syndrome
  - Chapter 108 Pathophysiology of acute respiratory distress syndrome
  - Chapter 109 Therapeutic strategy in acute respiratory distress syndrome
- Part 4.11 Airflow limitation
- Part 4.12 Respiratory acidosis and alkalosis
  - Chapter 113 Pathophysiology and therapeutic strategy of respiratory acidosis
  - Chapter 114 Pathophysiology and therapeutic strategy of respiratory alkalosis
- Part 4.13 Pneumonia
- Part 4.14 Atelectasis and sputum retention
- Part 4.15 Pleural cavity problems
- Part 4.16 Haemoptysis
  - Chapter 126 Pathophysiology and causes of haemoptysis
  - Chapter 127 Therapeutic approach in haemoptysis
Section 5 The cardiovascular system
- Part 5.1 Physiology
  - Chapter 128 Normal physiology of the cardiovascular system
- Part 5.2 Cardiovascular monitoring
- Part 5.3 Acute chest pain and coronary syndromes
- Part 5.4 Aortic dissection
  - Chapter 148 Pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of aortic dissection
- Part 5.5 The hypotensive patient
  - Chapter 149 Pathophysiology of shock
  - Chapter 150 Diagnosis and management of shock in the ICU
- Part 5.6 Cardiac failure
- Part 5.7 Tachyarrhythmias
  - Chapter 155 Causes and diagnosis of tachyarrhythmias
  - Chapter 156 Therapeutic strategy in tachyarrhythmias
- Part 5.8 Bradyarrhythmias
  - Chapter 157 Causes, diagnosis, and therapeutic strategy in bradyarrhythmias
- Part 5.9 Valvular problems
  - Chapter 158 Causes and diagnosis of valvular problems
  - Chapter 159 Therapeutic strategy in valvular problems
- Part 5.10 Endocarditis
  - Chapter 160 Pathophysiology and causes of endocarditis
  - Chapter 161 Prevention and treatment of endocarditis
- Part 5.11 Severe hypertension
  - Chapter 162 Pathophysiology and causes of severe hypertension
  - Chapter 163 Management of severe hypertension in the ICU
- Part 5.12 Severe capillary leak
  - Chapter 164 Pathophysiology of severe capillary leak
  - Chapter 165 Management of acute non-cardiogenic pulmonary oedema
- Part 5.13 Pericardial tamponade
  - Chapter 166 Pathophysiology and causes of pericardial tamponade
  - Chapter 167 Management of pericardial tamponade
- Part 5.14 Pulmonary hypertension
  - Chapter 168 Pathophysiology and causes of pulmonary hypertension
  - Chapter 169 Diagnosis and management of pulmonary hypertension
- Part 5.15 Pulmonary embolus
  - Chapter 170 Pathophysiology and causes of pulmonary embolism
  - Chapter 171 Diagnosis and management of pulmonary embolism
Section 6 The gastrointestinal system
- Part 6.1 Physiology
  - Chapter 172 Normal physiology of the gastrointestinal system
  - Chapter 173 Normal physiology of the hepatic system
- Part 6.2 Gastrointestinal monitoring
  - Chapter 174 Imaging the abdomen in the critically ill
  - Chapter 175 Hepatic function in the critically ill
- Part 6.3 Gastrointestinal haemorrhage
- Part 6.4 Disordered gastric motility
- Part 6.5 The acute abdomen in the ICU
- Part 6.6 Pancreatitis
  - Chapter 190 Pathophysiology, diagnosis, and assessment of acute pancreatitis
  - Chapter 191 Management of acute pancreatitis in the critically ill
- Part 6.7 Jaundice
  - Chapter 192 Pathophysiology and causes of jaundice in the critically ill
  - Chapter 193 Management of jaundice in the critically ill
- Part 6.8 Acute hepatic failure
- Part 6.9 Acute on chronic hepatic failure
  - Chapter 199 Pathophysiology, diagnosis, and assessment of acute or chronic hepatic failure
  - Chapter 200 Management of acute or chronic hepatic failure in the critically ill
Section 7 Nutrition
- Part 7.1 Physiology
  - Chapter 201 Normal physiology of nutrition
  - Chapter 202 The metabolic and nutritional response to critical illness
- Part 7.2 Nutritional failure
Section 8 The renal system
- Part 8.1 Physiology
  - Chapter 208 Normal physiology of the renal system
- Part 8.2 Renal monitoring and risk prediction
  - Chapter 209 Monitoring renal function in the critically ill
  - Chapter 210 Imaging the urinary tract in the critically ill
- Part 8.3 Oliguria and acute kidney injury
- Part 8.4 Renal replacement techniques
- Part 8.5 Established renal failure
  - Chapter 217 The effect of renal failure on drug handling in critical illness
  - Chapter 218 The effect of chronic renal failure on critical illness
Section 9 The neurological system
- Part 9.1 Anatomy and physiology
  - Chapter 219 Normal anatomy and physiology of the brain
  - Chapter 220 Normal anatomy and physiology of the spinal cord and peripheral nerves
- Part 9.2 Neurological monitoring
- Part 9.3 Sleep disturbance
  - Chapter 225 Pathophysiology and therapeutic strategy for sleep disturbance in the ICU
- Part 9.4 Agitation, confusion, and delirium
  - Chapter 226 Causes and epidemiology of agitation, confusion, and delirium in the ICU
  - Chapter 227 Assessment and therapeutic strategy for agitation, confusion, and delirium in the ICU
- Part 9.5 The unconscious patient
- Part 9.6 Seizures
  - Chapter 231 Pathophysiology and causes of seizures
  - Chapter 232 Assessment and management of seizures in the critically ill
- Part 9.7 Intracranial hypertension
  - Chapter 233 Causes and management of intracranial hypertension
- Part 9.8 Stroke
- Part 9.9 Non-traumatic subarachnoid haemorrhage
  - Chapter 238 Epidemiology, diagnosis, and assessment on non-traumatic subarachnoid haemorrhage
  - Chapter 239 Management of non-traumatic subarachnoid haemorrhage in the critically ill
- Part 9.10 Meningitis and encephalitis
  - Chapter 240 Epidemiology, diagnosis, and assessment of meningitis and encephalitis
  - Chapter 241 Management of meningitis and encephalitis in the critically ill
- Part 9.11 Non-traumatic spinal injury
  - Chapter 242 Pathophysiology, causes, and management of non-traumatic spinal injury
- Part 9.12 Neuromuscular syndromes
Section 10 The metabolic and endocrine systems
- Part 10.1 Physiology
  - Chapter 249 Normal physiology of the endocrine system
- Part 10.2 Electrolyte disturbance
- Part 10.3 Metabolic acidosis and alkalosis
- Part 10.4 Blood glucose control
- Part 10.5 Endocrine disorders
Section 11 The haematological system
- Part 11.1 Laboratory monitoring
  - Chapter 265 The blood cells and blood count
  - Chapter 266 Coagulation monitoring
- Part 11.2 Haematological therapies
  - Chapter 267 Blood product therapy in the ICU
  - Chapter 268 Apheresis in the ICU
- Part 11.3 Disordered coagulation
- Part 11.4 Disorders of the blood cells
Section 12 The skin and connective tissue
- Part 12.1 Skin and connective tissue disorders
- Part 12.2 Wound and pressure sore management
  - Chapter 279 Principles and prevention of pressure sores in the ICU
  - Chapter 280 Dressing techniques for wounds in the critically ill
Section 13 Infection
- Part 13.1 Diagnosis and surveillance
  - Chapter 281 Microbiological surveillance in the critically ill
  - Chapter 282 Novel biomarkers of infection in the critically ill
- Part 13.2 Nosocomial infection
- Part 13.3 Infection in the immunocompromised
  - Chapter 290 Drug-induced depression of immunity in the critically ill
  - Chapter 291 HIV in the critically ill
- Part 13.4 Tropical diseases
- Part 13.5 Sepsis
Section 14 Inflammation
- Part 14.1 Physiology
  - Chapter 299 Innate immunity and the inflammatory cascade
- Part 14.2 Organ-specific biomarkers
- Part 14.3 Host response
- Part 14.4 Anaphylaxis
  - Chapter 314 Pathophysiology and management of anaphylaxis in the critically ill
Section 15 Poisoning
- Part 15.1 Principles of management
  - Chapter 315 Role of toxicology assessment in poisoning
  - Chapter 316 Decontamination and enhanced elimination of poisons
- Part 15.2 Management of specific poisons
Section 16 Trauma
- Part 16.1 Multiple trauma
- Part 16.2 Ballistic trauma
  - Chapter 339 Pathophysiology of ballistic trauma
  - Chapter 340 Assessment and management of ballistic trauma
- Part 16.3 Traumatic brain injury
- Part 16.4 Spinal cord injury
  - Chapter 344 Assessment and immediate management of spinal cord injury
  - Chapter 345 Ongoing management of the tetraplegic patient in the ICU
- Part 16.5 Burns
  - Chapter 346 Pathophysiology and assessment of burns
  - Chapter 347 Management of burns in the ICU
Section 17 Physical disorders
- Part 17.1 Drowning
  - Chapter 348 Pathophysiology and management of drowning
- Part 17.2 Electrocution
  - Chapter 349 Pathophysiology and management of electrocution
- Part 17.3 Altitude- and depth-related disorders
  - Chapter 350 Pathophysiology and management of altitude-related disorders
  - Chapter 351 Pathophysiology and management of depth-related disorders
- Part 17.4 Temperature related disorders
- Part 17.5 Rhabdomyolysis
  - Chapter 355 Pathophysiology and management of rhabdomyolysis
Section 18 Pain and sedation
- Part 18.1 Pain
  - Chapter 356 Pathophysiology and assessment of pain
  - Chapter 357 Pain management in the critically ill
- Part 18.2 Sedation
  - Chapter 358 Sedation assessment in the critically ill
  - Chapter 359 Management of sedation in the critically ill
Section 19 General surgical and obstetric intensive care
- Part 19.1 Optimization strategies for the high-risk surgical patient
  - Chapter 360 Identification of the high-risk surgical patient
  - Chapter 361 Peri-operative optimization of the high risk surgical patient
- Part 19.2 General post-operative intensive care
- Part 19.3 Obstetric intensive care
Section 20 Specialized intensive care
- Part 20.1 Specialized surgical intensive care
- Part 20.2 Oncological intensive care
Section 21 Recovery from critical illness
- Part 21.1 In-hospital recovery from critical illness
- Part 21.2 Complications of critical illness
- Part 21.3 Out-of-hospital support after critical illness
Section 22 End-of-life care
- Part 22.1 Withdrawing and withholding treatment
  - Chapter 387 Ethical decision making in withdrawing and withholding treatment
  - Chapter 388 Management of the dying patient
- Part 22.2 Management of the potential organ donor
  - Chapter 389 Beating heart organ donation
  - Chapter 390 Non-heart-beating organ donation
- Part 22.3 Post-mortem diagnosis
  - Chapter 391 Post-mortem examination in the ICU
End Matter
- Index

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(p. 1518) Management of acetaminophen (paracetamol) poisoning

Management of acetaminophen (paracetamol) poisoning

Chapter:: (p. 1518) Management of acetaminophen (paracetamol) poisoning

Author(s):: Michael Levine

DOI:: 10.1093/med/9780199600830.003.0318

Acetaminophen overdose remains common, and is one of the most frequent reasons for liver transplant in the United States. Toxicity results from the metabolism to a toxic metabolite, N-acetyl-para-benzoquinoneimine. This chapter begins with a brief discussion of the history and epidemiology of acetaminophen overdose, followed by a discussion on the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. The risk factors, clinical presentation, and treatment strategies presented.

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