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MediumEmergencyParacetamol overdoseau-amcau-acem

A 19-year-old woman presents to the emergency department 6 hours after ingesting 20 tablets of paracetamol 500 mg (10 g total) in an impulsive act. She weighs 60 kg, has no past medical history and is currently asymptomatic. Serum paracetamol level plotted on the nomogram is above the treatment line. What is the most appropriate management?

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