Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Poisoning (cont.)Medical Author:
Michael J Ameres, MD
Coauthor:
Daniel Crough, MD
Medical Editor:
Charles Patrick Davis, MD, PhD
Charles Patrick Davis, MD, PhDDr. Charles "Pat" Davis, MD, PhD, is a board certified Emergency Medicine doctor who currently practices as a consultant and staff member for hospitals. He has a PhD in Microbiology (UT at Austin), and the MD (Univ. Texas Medical Branch, Galveston). He is a Clinical Professor (retired) in the Division of Emergency Medicine, UT Health Science Center at San Antonio, and has been the Chief of Emergency Medicine at UT Medical Branch and at UTHSCSA with over 250 publications. IN THIS ARTICLE
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Poisoning Follow-upAfter being discharged from the hospital or doctor's office, patients may be asked to return for an examination or blood tests to check the condition of their liver and their general health. The doctor may instruct patients to avoid alcohol and certain medications. In addition, if the medication was taken as part of a suicide attempt, psychiatric consultation is usually advised. Next Page: (Page 7 of 12) Viewer Comments & ReviewsAcetaminophen (Tylenol) Poisoning - SymptomsThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What symptoms did you experience with acetaminophen poisoning? |
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