Neuromuscular weakness and type II respiratory failure as a result of chronic and intermediate organophosphate poisoning

We report 3 cases with generalized neuromuscular weakness and Type II hypercapnoeic respiratory failue as a result of respiratory muscle weakness. This proved to be due to intoxication with organophosphate insecticides

Clinical presentation and managment of organophosphate poisoning: clinical study of five cases

It is well documented, though not widely appreciated, that organophosphate poisoning has a spectrum of severity and chronicity. In this study, four cases with organophosphate poisoning are presented, followed by a discussion of their presentation and management