Intravenous acetaminophen use in pediatrics
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
6-2015
Identifier
DOI: 10.1097/PEC.0000000000000463
Abstract
© 2015 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.
Acetaminophen is a commonly used pediatric medication that hasrecently been approved for intravenous use in the United States. The purpose of this article was to review the pharmacodynamics, indications, contraindications, and precautions for the use of intravenous acetaminophen in pediatrics.
Journal Title
Pediatric Emergency Care
Volume
31
Issue
6
First Page
444
Last Page
448
Keywords
Acetaminophen, fever control, intravenous acetaminophen, pain control
Recommended Citation
Shastri, N. Intravenous acetaminophen use in pediatrics Pediatric Emergency Care 31, 444-448 (2015).