If You Ask Me...

...managing acetominophen overdose from the nurse's perspective

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"If You Ask Me…" gives you the opportunity to share your success stories and tips about diagnosing acetaminophen overdose and decreasing the time to initiate treatment. This is important as the efficacy of treatment is determined to a great extent by how quickly it is initiated.1 Sharing first-hand knowledge that you possess may prove invaluable for your colleagues across the country. Help improve emergency care for these patients in need by sharing your story today.

Patricia Kelly, RN

Philadelphia, PA

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Reference: 1. Algren DA. Review of n-acetylcysteine for the treatment of acetaminophen (paracetamol) toxicity in pediatrics. www.who.int/selection_medicines/committees/subcommittee/2/acetylcysteine_rev.pdf. September 2008. Accessed August 4, 2011.

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