Intentional paracetamol overdose in a single time period (Paracetamol overdose guidance flowcharts)

GGC Paediatric Guidelines
NHS GGC

See full SNAP protocol here: RHCG Paracetamol overdose guidance - 12-hr shortened N-acetylcysteine dosing schedule (SNAP protocol)

 

Presenting 0-8 hours from ingestion

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Unscheduled CAMHS referral flowchart

Unscheduled CAMHS referral flowchart

Presenting 8-24 hours from ingestion

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Unscheduled CAMHS referral flowchart

Unscheduled CAMHS referral flowchart

Presenting over 24 hours from ingestion

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Unscheduled CAMHS referral flowchart

Unscheduled CAMHS referral flowchart

Editorial Information

Last reviewed: 23/05/2023

Next review date: 31/05/2026

Author(s): Dr Steve Foster, Consultant in Paediatric Emergency Medicine, RHC ED (correspondence author); Dr Fiona Hillis, Consultant in Paediatric General Medicine, RHC; ANP Susan O'Hara, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Acute paediatric medicine, RHC; Ms Caitlin Fyfe, Pharmacist, QEUH; Ms Susan Kafka, Specialist Pharmacist, RHC..

Approved By: Drugs and Therapeutics Committee (DTC), RHC; RHC ED Clinical Governance Group; Acute paediatrics Clinical Governance Group, RHC