PTU-111 A Prospective Study of Intravenous Paracetamol Prescribing and its use in Patients at Risk of Iatrogenic Paracetamol Induced Hepatotoxicity

Abstract

IntroductionIntravenous (iv) paracetamol can cause severe hepatotoxicity and lead to death if inappropriately prescribed1. It is increasingly being used for post-operative pain and pyrexia2. There is a lack of awareness...