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A case report and overview of organophosphate (OP) poisoning.

Authors :
Bhattarai MD
Singh DL
Chalise BS
Koirala P
Source :
Kathmandu University medical journal (KUMJ) [Kathmandu Univ Med J (KUMJ)] 2006 Jan-Mar; Vol. 4 (1), pp. 100-4.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

A case of organophosphate (OP) poisoning who recovered after requiring almost 1000 mg of atropine, 10 gm of PAM and ventilatory support for 7 days is presented here. The overview of organophosphate poisoning and its management is given. With the approach adopted, the mortality reported in the general medicine unit in the central hospital in Nepal is 7.4%. The two important aspects of the management are vigilance of the atropine drip, especially at night, and other physical and psychological support care of the patients.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1812-2027
Volume :
4
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Kathmandu University medical journal (KUMJ)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
18603880