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What is the Acetaminophen Toxicity Nomogram?

April 26, 2017acetaminophen nomogram toxicity

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What is the Acetaminophen Toxicity Nomogram?

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Patients who attempt an overdose often ingest acetaminophen. This medication can be extremely toxic, particularly to the liver. There is an antidote (N-acetylcysteine), and it is important to know when it is appropriate to administer this antidote. The Rumack-Matthew nomogram of acetaminophen toxicity helps the clinician determine the likelihood of toxicity from this drug in order to make appropriate treatment decisions.