Acetaminophen-induced hepatic failure with encephalopathy in a newborn

J Perinatol. 2007 Feb;27(2):133-5. doi: 10.1038/sj.jp.7211641.

Abstract

We report a case of oral acetaminophen toxicity in a term newborn infant successfully treated with a 20 h intravenous N-acetylcysteine infusion protocol without any adverse effects. This case report supports the use of N-acetylcysteine to treat neonatal acetaminophen toxicity and highlights the need for better education of parents regarding the appropriate use and dosage of acetaminophen in newborns.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acetaminophen / adverse effects*
  • Acetaminophen / blood
  • Analgesics, Non-Narcotic / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Liver Failure, Acute / chemically induced*
  • Male

Substances

  • Analgesics, Non-Narcotic
  • Acetaminophen