Citation

Kidiyoor Y, Nayak VC, Devi V, Bakkannavar SM, Kumar GP, Menezes RG. J. Forensic Leg. Med. 2009; 16(8): 472-474.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.jflm.2009.05.003

PMID

19782319

Abstract

Organophosphorus poisoning occurs very commonly in southern India where farmers form a significant proportion of the population who commonly use organophosphorus compounds like parathion as insecticides. Awareness of the complications caused by parathion poisoning is essential for proper monitoring and treatment. We report a case of suicidal parathion poisoning in a farmer who was treated with atropine and oximes. He subsequently developed myocardial infarction, to the treatment of which, he showed no response and succumbed. In conclusion, myocardial infarction is a rare complication of parathion poisoning. Awareness of this complication of parathion poisoning, proper monitoring and treatment could prevent fatalities.

Language: en

Keywords

Creatine Kinase; Forensic Toxicology; Humans; Insecticides; Male; Middle Aged; Myocardial Infarction; Parathion; Poisoning; Suicide; Troponin