Citation

Baban NK, Nunley DL, Borges AS, Roy TM. Tenn. Med. 1998; 91(3): 103-106.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1998, Tennessee Medical Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

9523504

Abstract

Carbofuran is a carbamate that functions as a cholinesterase inhibitor. Accidental or intentional ingestion can produce a life-threatening syndrome that requires prompt diagnosis and treatment. We describe a case of intentional carbofuran ingestion that resulted in coma, respiratory failure from acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), and cortical blindness.

Language: en

Keywords

Adult; Blindness; Carbofuran; Cholinesterase Inhibitors; Coma; Humans; Insecticides; Male; Nervous System Diseases; Respiratory Distress Syndrome; Suicide, Attempted