In a retrospective cohort study of patients with acetaminophen toxicity what was the likelihood of having abdominal pain as a symptom?
approximately 30% in total (however 60% for those who definitely had symptom of abdominal pain or lack of abdominal pain accounted for)
Wang C, Wong A. The presence of abdominal pain associated with acetaminophen overdose does not predict severity of liver injury. Am J Emerg Med. Published online February 10, 2024. doi:10.1016/j.ajem.2024.02.011
Contributed by Sarah Zajd, MD, PGY 2, Emergency Medicine Resident, MSMC Miami Beach, on behalf of the Florida Poison Information Center Network
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