Citation

Kalyaniwala K, Abhilash KPP, Victor PJ. J. Assoc. Physicians India 2016; 64(8): 91-92.

Affiliation

Assoc. Prof. and Ag. Head, Medical Intensive Care Unit, Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, Tamil Nadu.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Association of Physicians of India)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

27762121

Abstract

Cartap hydrochloride is a moderately hazardous nereistoxin insecticide that is increasingly used for deliberate self-harm in India. It can cause neuromuscular weakness resulting in respiratory failure. We report a patient with 4% Cartap hydrochloride poisoning who required mechanical ventilation for 36-hours. He recovered without any neurological deficits. We also review literature on Cartap hydrochloride poisoning.

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