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Introduction: Acute poisoning causes morbidity and mortality worldwide. There is scarce of information on acute poisoning in the study area. Objective: To assess treatment outcome and the associated factors among patients admitted with acute poisoning at
Shambel Nigussie +3 more
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Unusual presentation of organophosphate poisoning: A case Report
Misuse of organophosphate insecticides, even in case of domestic application, can be life threatening. We report a case of accidental consumption of organophosphorus substance by a 3-year-old female child presented to us with unconsciousness and ...
Ravi Sharma +3 more
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Abdullah Yousef,1 Waleed Albuali,1 Mohammed AlOmari,1 Abdullah AlMutairi,1 Hamad W Albuali,2 Faisal O AlQurashi,1 Hassan M Alshaqaq2 1Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia; 2College of
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Predictive Factors of Seizures in Patients with Organophosphate Poisoning
Background: Poisoning with organophosphate (OP) compounds is common and causes many complications, including seizure. The purpose of this study was to investigate the predictor factors of seizure in patients with organophosphate poisoning. Methods: This
Ahmad Yaraghi +2 more
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Introduction: Acute exposure to pesticide due to suicidal poisoning is the most extensive cause of pesticide exposure, compared with all other causes including agricultural or industrial exposure.
S Austin Richard +2 more
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A phase II clinical trial to assess the safety of clonidine in acute organophosphorus pesticide poisoning [PDF]
Background An estimated 2–3 million people are acutely poisoned by organophosphorus pesticides each year, mostly in the developing world. There is a pressing need for new affordable antidotes and clonidine has been shown to be effective in animal studies.
Karunatilake Harindra +6 more
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Pesticide use in integrated pest and pollinator management framework to protect pollinator health
Integrated pest management (IPM) emphasizes non‐chemical methods, with pesticides as a last resort, while integrated pest and pollinator management (IPPM) integrates pollinator health into pest control strategies. Abstract Agricultural pesticides have historically been a critical tool in controlling pests and diseases, preventing widespread suffering ...
Ngoc T Phan +6 more
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SECONDARY HYPERTENSION IN ACUTE POISONING IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS [PDF]
Introduction. Exposure to various cardiovascular and non-cardiovascular drugs, drugs of abuse, chemicals and plants may cause secondary hypertension. The authors report their personal experience related to secondary hypertension due to acute poisoning ...
Cristina Iolanda Vivisenco +1 more
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We performed longitudinal evaluation using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and dopamine transporter single‐photon emission computed tomography (DAT‐SPECT) in a case of organophosphate‐induced toxic parkinsonism. Fluid‐attenuated inversion recovery (FLAIR) images showed bilateral striatal hyperintensity in the acute phase, followed by reduction of ...
Shuhei Nakao +6 more
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Suicidal ingestion of organophosphate compound (Sniper): A case report
Background: Organophosphate insecticide is one of the leading causes of poisoning in many developing Countries. Aim: To describe a typical case of organophosphate poisoning and discuss its management.
Etta OE, Ekpe EE, Antai MM
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