Publication: A case report and overview of organophosphate (OP) poisoning
Date
2006
Authors
Article Type
Case Report
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
1812-2027
Volume Title
Pages
Pages: 100 - 104
Publisher
Kathmandu University
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.
Key words: Organophosphate poisoning, atropine drip, counselling, Nepal.