Core Em Podcast

We sit down with one of our toxicologists to discuss acetaminophen toxicity. Hosts: Marlis Gnirke, MD Brian Gilberti, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Acetaminophen_Toxicity.mp3 Download Leave a Comment Tags: Toxicology Show Notes Table of Contents 0:35 – Hidden acetaminophen toxicity in OTC products 3:24 – Pharmacokinetics and toxicokinetics  6:06 – Clinical Course 9:22 – The antidote – NAC 11:02 – The Rumack-Matthew Nomogram  17:36 – Treatment protocols 22:34 – Monitoring and Lab Work 23:23 – Considerations when treating pediatric patients 23:57 – IV APAP overdose, fomepizole  25:42 – Take Home Points Acetaminophen vs. Tylenol: The importance of recognizing that acetaminophen is found in many products beyond Tylenol. Common medications