posted on 2024-09-05, 23:52authored byC.F.B. Nhachi
Organophosphate poisoning is characterized for the most part, by acute incidents. Management is by way of first aid (in mild poisoning) and use of atropine with or without the oximes, (in moderate to severe poisoning). Of late, it has become apparent that subchronic and chronic organophosphate poisoning are a common manifestation. This review paper summarizes this triphasic nature of organophosphate poisoning. Possible future diagnostic and management techniques are also discussed.
A CAJM article on Organophosphate poisoning.
History
Publisher
Faculty of Medicine. Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University of Zimbabwe (UZ).
Citation
Nhachi, C.F.B. (2001) Organophosphate Poisoning and Management, an Update, CAJM vol. 47, no.5. (pp. 134-6.) UZ, Avondale, Harare: Faculty of Medicine.