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. 2015 Oct 19;2015:2101.
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