Wayne Snodgrass

Acetaminophen in pregnancy 1. What every clinician should know Acetaminophen (APAP) in typical adult doses generally is considered safe for use by pregnant women, eg, up to a maximum of about 3 grams per 24 hours for short-term use such as 1 to 3 days. For longer duration of therapy it may be preferable to…

CO in pregnancy 1. What every clinician should know Carbon monoxide (CO) is the leading cause of poisoning morbidity and mortality in the United States. There is a high incidence of fetal CNS damage and stillbirth after severe maternal CO poisoning. The fetal brain is considered to be at greater risk for CO toxicity than…