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Case Reports
. 1988;14(4):439-40.
doi: 10.1007/BF00262905.

Paracetamol-associated coma, metabolic acidosis, renal and hepatic failure

L Kritharides  1 , R Fassett, B Singh
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Case Reports

Paracetamol-associated coma, metabolic acidosis, renal and hepatic failure

L Kritharides et al. Intensive Care Med. 1988.

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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