Performance of an emergency department observation unit protocol in reducing length of stay for acetaminophen overdose: a retrospective study

ConclusionThe EDOU is a safe alternative to hospitalisation for patients presenting with acetaminophen poisoning. It is also associated with a shorter length of stay for such patients. Further studies need to be done to assess the cost-effectiveness of EDOU for management of patients presenting with acetaminophen overdose.
Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research