Citation

Rivero C, Martinez E, Martinez R, Gonzalez E, Espinoza OB, Ramirez MS. Vet. Hum. Toxico. 1992; 34(2): 164-165.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1992, American College of Veterinary Toxicologists)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

1509681

Abstract

Five children with paraquat poisoning are presented. Three were diagnosed early, treated and survived; the other 2 arrived 1-2 days after paraquat ingestion and died subsequently from respiratory failure due to pulmonary fibrosis.

Language: en

Keywords

Accidents; Child; Child, Preschool; Humans; Infant; Male; Paraquat; Pulmonary Fibrosis; Suicide, Attempted