Management of acute organophosphorus pesticide poisoning
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Eddleston, Michael; Buckley, Nicholas; Eyer, Peter; Dawson, Andrew
Description
Organophosphorus pesticide self-poisoning is an important clinical problem in rural regions of the developing world, and kills an estimated 200 000 people every year. Unintentional poisoning kills far fewer people but is a problem in places where highly toxic organophosphorus pesticides are available. Medical management is difficult, with case fatality generally more than 15%. We describe the limited evidence that can guide therapy and the factors that should be considered when designing...[Show more]
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Date published: | 2008 |
Type: | Journal article |
URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/1885/84982 |
Source: | Lancet, The (UK edition) |
DOI: | 10.1016/S0140-6736(07)61202-1 |
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