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Atrial Fibrillation Following Acute Malathion Ingestion: A Rare Cardiac Manifestation of Organophosphate Poisoning. [PDF]
Clin Case RepABSTRACT Organophosphate poisoning can precipitate acute atrial fibrillation even in previously healthy individuals. This first documented case from Pakistan of Malathion‐induced atrial fibrillation emphasizes the need for early recognition, continuous cardiac monitoring, prompt atropine and pralidoxime therapy, electrolyte correction, and timely ...
Ain QU, Hamza M, Rehman A, Omarzai RG.
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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 +12 more
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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 +2 more
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A case report of delayed lower intestinal bleeding after organophosphate poisoning
BMC Gastroenterology, 2021 Background Organophosphate poisoning is a serious issue and it results in significant casualties in developing countries. Since agriculture remains an important and necessary sector of human society and organophosphate are commonly used in agriculture ...
Wei Hung, Tsung-Heng Tsai, Jian-Han Chen
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“WAS IT HIS MILK”? A CASE REPORT OF CHLORPYRIFOS AND CYPERMETHRIN MIXED POISONING IN A TODDLER.
Student's Journal of Health Research Africa, 2023 Introduction: The prevalence of organophosphate poisoning has been increasing over the years, with significant hospitalization following the introduction of various pesticides.
Isaac Ebiju +7 more
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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
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The Nurse Practitioner, 2021 Organophosphorus compounds are very commonly available substance especially in agriculture based countries. Its use as a suicidal agent is rampant. Early management of the patient is critical in the final outcome. Use of atropine forms the mainstay of management after early decontamination. The role of oximes has been a matter of controversy.
Kathleen J, Richardson +2 more
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An investigation of acute effects at various doses of malathion on glucose homeostasis and insulin resistance in rat liver, pancreas and serum [PDF]
, 2020 Objective. This study investigates acute effects of various doses of Malathion on glucose homeostasis and insulin resistance in rat. Methods. Rats were randomly divided into four groups of 6 animals each. Corn oil was given orally to Group 1.
Ekremoğlu, Murat +4 more
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Organophosphorus Compound Induced 'Intermediate Syndrome' [PDF]
Asia Pacific Journal of Medical Toxicology, 2018 Background: Organophosphate compound (OPC) poisoning with suicidal intent is common in Indian ICUs. These compounds are the organic derivatives of phosphorous containing acids and their effect on neuromuscular junction and autonomic synapses is ...
Tanuja Manohar, Harshal Khobragade
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Continuous renal replacement therapy increased plasma cholinesterase activity in a case of acute organophosphate poisoning [PDF]
Acute and Critical Care, 2022 Extracorporeal removal of organophosphate from blood has been proposed, but the efficacy of hemodialysis and hemoperfusion has not been established. We report a case of organophosphate poisoning in which continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) was ...
In Ho Kwon, Jinwoo Jeong, Yuri Choi
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