Neuromuscular weakness and type II respiratory failure as a result of chronic and intermediate organophosphate poisoning
Neurosciences. 2000; 5 (2): 121-124
in English
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ABSTRACT
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
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Respiratory Insufficiency
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Chronic Disease
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Neuromuscular Diseases
Type of study:
Case report
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Neurosciences
Year:
2000
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