Childhood and adolescent poisoning: a prospective analysis from the largest poison control centre
BMC PediatricsBackground Childhood and adolescent poisoning is a significant health problem globally, especially in low- and middle- income countries. Globally, around a million childhood cases of poisoning were reported in 2019.
Salman Muhammad Soomar +9 more
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Acta Médica Portuguesa, 1992 APACHE II system, is a simple and inexpensive method to evaluate severity of Intensive Care Patients. In a 2 years period (between 1988 and 1990), grading severity using APACHE II system, was performed on 498 consecutive mechanical Ventilated Patients in
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Comparative analysis of organophosphorus versus carbamate pesticide poisoning: a case study
Arhiv za Higijenu Rada i ToksikologijuOrganophosphorus poisoning is a critical condition that can cause central nervous system depression, respiratory failure, and death early on. As its clinical manifestations closely resemble those of carbamate pesticide poisoning, the aim of this case ...
Xia Jia-ding +5 more
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Utilization of plasmapheresis for organophosphate intoxication: A case report
Turkish Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2016 Organophosphate (OP) compounds are extremely toxic chemicals that may be absorbed via skin, conjunctiva, gastrointestinal and respiratory systems. Treatment of OP poisoning is a critical and aggressive process which includes decontamination, antidote ...
Nezihat Rana Disel +3 more
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Ambiguous Phorate Granules for Sesame Seeds Linked to Accidental Organophosphate Fatal Poisoning
Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 2012 Ingestion of organophosphate compound for suicidal attempt is a major health problem in developing countries. However, unintentional ingestion by an adult is rare.
S Khatiwada +4 more
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Neuropsychiatric manifestations following acute organophosphate poisoning
Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil University, 2016 Acute muscarinic and nicotinic side effects of organophosphate (OP) poisoning are well known and easily recognized, but neuropsychiatric changes are rarely reported. We are reporting a case of a 22-year-old male who developed psychotic features and motor
Satyakam Mohapatra, Udit Kumar Panda
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Time-Dependent Changes Of Hematological Parameters In Patients With Acute Organophosphate Poisoning [PDF]
Düzce Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi, 2015 Objective: To investigate the prognostic value of the time-dependent changes of hematological parameters in patients with acute organophosphate poisoning.
Zerrin Defne Dündar +3 more
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Leucocytic Count and Serum Acetylcholinesterase Level as Predictors of Acute Organophosphate Poisoning (A prospective study) [PDF]
Zagazig Journal of Forensic Medicine and ToxicologyBackground: The widely use of organophosphate compounds (OPCs) is considered a major health problem and presence of an available marker is vital. Aim of the study: To improve the outcome of organophosphate poisoning patients using leucocytic count as a ...
Metwally Abdalla +3 more
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The Annals of African Surgery, 2013 The management of organophosphate poisoning is challenging, more so in the setting of poor critical care facilities. The management requires the administration of atropine, an antidote (oxime) and supportive care often provided in the ICU.
Osinaike BB, Oranusi IO, Akinniyi O
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Exposureassessmentof greenhouseworkerswithanti-cholinesterase pesticides by biological monitoring
Salāmat-i kār-i Īrān, 2012 Background and Aims: Organophosphate compounds are the most popular insecticides with the widespread application in pest control. These toxic compounds interfere with the blood cholinesterase and inhibit the cholinestarse activity.Measurement of ...
Sh Bakand +4 more
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