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Exposure to Organophosphates (OPs) and poisonings are common and account for significant morbidity and mortality, especially in resource-poor countries. This is due to the uncontrolled sale and indiscriminate domestic and agricultural use of these compounds and their derivatives. Unintentional and self-poisoning occurring from these compounds is th...
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... syndromes, where patients usually present with delayed peripheral neuropathywas reported in 22% of cases 18 . Symptoms of OPs toxicity are shown in Table 2. Commonly reported laboratory findings include increased blood glucose (14%), hypokalaemia (42%), polymorphonuclear leukocytosis (46%) and increased serum amylase 56%. ...Similar publications
Organophosphate poisoning is a life-threatening condition, which is being responsible for the symptoms due to cholinergic effects. Clinical status and blood levels of cholinesterase are used its diagnosis. While atropine and pralidoxime (PAM) appear as essential medications, hemofiltration treatments and lipid solutions have been widely studied in...
