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MediumEmergency MedicineParacetamol Overdoseukmlamrcem sbapaneprescribing safety assessment

A 2-year-old child has ingested an unknown quantity of paracetamol liquid approximately 1 hour ago. The parents are unsure of the exact amount but estimate it could be up to 150 mg/kg. The child is currently asymptomatic. What is the most appropriate immediate action in the Emergency Department?

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