Organophosphate Poisoning in a Young Child- A Case Report

Sailan, Anjana and Lekshmi, Almaja and Babu, Bincy (2022) Organophosphate Poisoning in a Young Child- A Case Report. Asian Journal of Pediatric Research, 9 (2). pp. 18-20. ISSN 2582-2950

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Official URL: https://doi.org/10.9734/ajpr/2022/v9i230263

Abstract

Unintentional poisoning is the most common challenge during the childhood age. Among them organophosphate, the commonly used insecticide is the most common agent related to poisoning in children. Organophosphate poisoning causes up to 25% of mortality worldwide. The present article discusses the case of a 3 year old child with accidental intake of organophosphate revealing the symptoms experienced by the patient and different treatment modalities employed and its outcomes. Also the article suggest the importance of follow up after organophosphate poisoning.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	Oalibrary Press > Medical Science
Depositing User:	Managing Editor
Date Deposited:	13 Jan 2023 08:59
Last Modified:	29 Jul 2024 07:50
URI:	http://asian.go4publish.com/id/eprint/1161

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