Ref (type) | Population | Outcome, Interventions | Results and statistical analysis | Effect size | Favours |
Mortality | |||||
RCT |
50 people with established paracetamol-induced liver failure In review |
Mortality
21 days
13/25 (52%) with acetylcysteine 20/25 (80%) with placebo (5% dextrose) |
ARR 28% 95% CI 3% to 53% P = 0.037 Possible bias due to sealed envelope allocation; for full details, see Further information on studies |
Effect size not calculated | acetylcysteine |