Citation

Bhattarai MD, Singh DL, Chalise BS, Koirala P. Kathmandu Univ. Med. J. 2006; 4(13): 100-104.

Affiliation

Departmentof Medicine, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Kathmandu, Nepal.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, Kathmandu University, Publisher Nepal Journals Online)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

24097494

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.

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