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Wesley Kidscast is a podcast brought to you by Wesley Children's Hospital that aims to discuss common scenarios as well as new research within pediatric care. It is meant to nourish your mind with the horses and zebras that we come across while caring for the little ones in our community. Each episode comprises discussions with various specialists at Wesley on several important and upcoming topics. If you are a pediatrician or healthcare professional serving children and their families, this podcast is for you.
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Monday Feb 27, 2023
Acetaminophen Toxicity
Monday Feb 27, 2023
Monday Feb 27, 2023
Acetaminophen is a common medication that is easily accessible. It can get overused and overdosed which can lead to toxic levels causing severe abdominal symptoms and hepatotoxicity. Half of these toxic ingestions however are actually unintentional. Acetaminophen toxicity is responsible for 56,000 emergency room visits, 2,6000 hospitalizations and 500 deaths a year. Todays episode of Kidscast discusses the pathophysiology and management of Acetaminophen toxicity with clinical pharmacist Lela Hernandez.