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Organophosphate insecticide poisoning [PDF]

Anaesthesia, 1985
Summary Organophosphate insecticides are widely used agents which are quickly absorbed through the skin and mucous membranes. The effects of acute exposure to these agents can be severe and intensive therapy may be required. Specific drugs are available to reverse the muscarinic, nicotinic and central effects of these poisons.
R M, Kipling, A N, Cruickshank
exaly   +5 more sources

Organophosphate poisoning in pregnancy

Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2011
Organophosphate poisoning during pregnancy is rarely reported in the literature. In our retrospective study, we report the outcome of 21 cases of organophosphate poisoning during pregnancy. All patients received atropine injection until the tracheobronchial tree is cleared of the secretions and most secretions were dried.
K, Adhikari, A, Ghosh, M D, Alauddin, A, Moitra, A K, Datta   +4 more
exaly   +3 more sources

Clinical characteristics and early prediction of mortality risk in patients with acute organophosphate poisoning-induced shock [PDF]

Frontiers in Medicine, 2023
ObjectiveTo further get insights of clinical characteristics of acute organophosphate poisoning-induced shock, investigate the relationship between shock and prognosis, and screen risk indicators for prognosis.MethodsA total of 73 patients with acute ...
Bing Xu, Weijia Zeng, Feng Chen, Gui Lin, Mengjie Wang, Jie Ding, Ye Hong, Jun Ke, Xiaoping Wang, Xiuling Shang   +9 more
doaj   +2 more sources

The importance of longitudinal evaluation using DAT‐SPECT in organophosphate‐induced toxic parkinsonism

PCN Reports
Background Clinicians encounter considerable challenges in the diagnosis and treatment of organophosphate‐induced toxic parkinsonism following acute poisoning.
Shuhei Nakao, Yoichiro Kogoh, Hideki Funahashi, Yusei Yanoma, Minako Azuma, Yasushi Ishida, Yoji Hirano   +6 more
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Organothiophosphate Induced Acute and Reversible Parkinsonism: Case Report and Literature Review [PDF]

Asia Pacific Journal of Medical Toxicology, 2021
Introduction: Organophosphate compound poisoning is one of the most common causes for admission to the Medical Intensive Care Unit. Parkinsonism is a primary neurotoxic manifestation of organophosphate intoxication.
PRASHANT THAKUR, C SELVAKUMAR, V Kumar
doaj   +1 more source

Nurses Performance for Patient with Acute Organophosphate Poisoning [PDF]

Egyptian Journal of Health Care, 2020
Background: Organophosphate (OP) compounds are agrochemical agents that have been frequently misused for deliberate self-harm in the world; the majority of the three million pesticides related poisonings worldwide are due to OP compounds.
Shimaa Nabil Abd Elsalam, Jackleen Faheem Gendy, Magda Abd Elaziz Mohamed, Samar Hussein Ahmed Mohamed   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Mean Serum Creatine Kinase among Organophosphate Poisoning Cases in a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study

Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 2022
Introduction: Major cases of poisoning are associated with organophosphates. Cholinergic effects and an intermediate phase seen with organophosphate poisoning may implicate myopathy. Creatine kinase is a marker of muscle tissue damage.
Saru Twayana, Vijay Kumar Sharma, Mithileshwor Raut, Aseem Bhattarai, Binod Kumar Yadav, Sangha Ratna Bajracharya, Eans Tara Tuladhar   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Psychological and clinical-epidemiological profile of poisoning in Nepal: an institutional experience [version 1; peer review: 2 approved]

F1000Research, 2021
Background  Poisoning has become a major public health problem, with the intent in most cases being self-harm and commit suicide. This study highlights the psychological and clinical-epidemiological profile of patients visiting Scheer Memorial Adventist ...
Angela Basnet, Dhan Shrestha, Sabin Chaulagain, Ashok Thapa, Manoj Khadka, Bishal Regmi, Manita Khadka, Kabita Adhikari, Anil Jung Thapa, Sakar Pokharel, Kaushal Kumar Singh, Prajwal Syangtang, Surakchha Adhikari   +12 more
doaj   +1 more source

Psychological and clinical-epidemiological profile of poisoning in Nepal: an institutional experience [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]

F1000Research, 2021
Background  Poisoning has become a major public health problem, with the intent in most cases being self-harm and commit suicide. This study highlights the psychological and clinical-epidemiological profile of patients visiting Scheer Memorial Adventist ...
Angela Basnet, Dhan Shrestha, Sabin Chaulagain, Ashok Thapa, Manoj Khadka, Bishal Regmi, Manita Khadka, Kabita Adhikari, Anil Jung Thapa, Sakar Pokharel, Kaushal Kumar Singh, Prajwal Syangtang, Surakchha Adhikari   +12 more
doaj   +1 more source

Biochemical indicators and the Peradeniya Organophosphate Poisoning scale in prediction and prognosis of organophosphorus poisoning: An observational prospective study

Journal of Acute Disease, 2023
Objective: To study the value of some biochemical indicators and Peradeniya Organophosphate Poisoning scale in prediction and prognosis of organophosphorus poisoning. Methods: This was a hospital-based prospective, observational study.
Shivcharan Jelia, Banwari Lal, Divya Airan   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source