Citation

Varsha P, Bharat P, Patond S, Raju G. Indian J. Forensic Med. Toxicol. 2020; 14(4): 369-372.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2020, All-India Institute of Medical Sciences. Deptartment of Forensic Medicine)

DOI

10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.11502

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Organophosphorus poisoning is an important medical emergency and its pattern and outcome varies from place to place. Given the widespread availability and use of these chemicals, OP poisoning is quite common following either accidental or intentional exposures. Aims and Objective: This study was conducted to evaluate the spectrum of acute poisoning in a tertiary care hospital.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: This is a retrospective study of organophosphorus poisoning cases brought to emergency department/casualty of a tertiary care hospital from Jan 2011 to Dec 2014.

RESULT: Total 805 cases of acute poisoning were recorded over aperiod of 4 years. Acute poisoning was common in men, and age group of 20-40 years was the most affected. The most common offending population was poor class (V) and financial burden was the most common reason noted.

CONCLUSION: From these results we found that Organo Phosphorous compounds are commonly ingested with suicidal intent due to its easy availability by young population in rural areas, more commonly males with economical burdens. © 2020, Institute of Medico-Legal Publications. All rights reserved.

Language: en

Keywords

adult; human; homicide; suicide; accident; India; mortality; morbidity; major clinical study; retrospective study; drug intoxication; intensive care; organophosphorus compound; Article; Acetylcholinesterase; tertiary care center; Pesticides. Acute Poisoning; Rganophosphorous compounds