A Case of Central Nervous System (CNS) Toxicity in Acute Organophosphate Intoxication
Journal of The Korean Society of Clinical Toxicology
;
: 31-35, 2013.
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en Coreano
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-194559
ABSTRACT
Acute organophosphate intoxication is important because of its high morbidity and mortality. The mortality is still high despite the use of atropine as specific antidotal therapy and oximes for reactivation of acetylcholinesterase. Inhibition of acetylcholinesterase by organophosphate can cause acute parasympathetic system dysfunction, muscle weakness, seizure, coma, and respiratory failure. Acute alteration in conscious state or a coma, which may occur following organophosphate intoxication, is an indication of severe intoxication and poorer prognosis. This acute decline in conscious state often reverses when the cholinergic crisis settles; however, it may be prolonged in some patients. We report on a case of a 60-year-old male who showed prolonged decline in conscious state due to of Central Nervous System (CNS) toxicity after a suicide attempt with organophosphate.
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Asunto principal:
Oximas
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Pronóstico
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Acetilcolinesterasa
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Insuficiencia Respiratoria
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Atropina
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Convulsiones
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Suicidio
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Lesiones Encefálicas
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Sistema Nervioso Central
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Coma
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio pronóstico
Límite:
Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Journal of The Korean Society of Clinical Toxicology
Año:
2013
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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