Undifferentiated Altered Mental Status : A Late Presentation of Toxic Acetaminophen Ingestion
Joint Authors
Melnick, Edward R.
Robey, Thomas E.
Source
Case Reports in Emergency Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-06-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Altered mental status is a common undifferentiated presentation in the emergency department.
We describe a case of acetaminophen-induced acute liver failure that was diagnosed and treated prior to obtaining definitive historical or laboratory information about the etiology.
The physical exam finding of scleral icterus in this case was a key element to rapid identification and treatment of this life-threatening condition.
A discussion of appropriate N-acetylcysteine treatment for acute liver failure and acetaminophen intoxication is included.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Robey, Thomas E.& Melnick, Edward R.. 2012. Undifferentiated Altered Mental Status : A Late Presentation of Toxic Acetaminophen Ingestion. Case Reports in Emergency Medicine،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-450807
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Robey, Thomas E.& Melnick, Edward R.. Undifferentiated Altered Mental Status : A Late Presentation of Toxic Acetaminophen Ingestion. Case Reports in Emergency Medicine No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-450807
American Medical Association (AMA)
Robey, Thomas E.& Melnick, Edward R.. Undifferentiated Altered Mental Status : A Late Presentation of Toxic Acetaminophen Ingestion. Case Reports in Emergency Medicine. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-450807
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-450807