Performance of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in patients with fatal paraquat poisoning: grasp for straws? / 世界急诊医学杂志（英文）

ABSTRACT

@#Paraquat (PQ) can cause acute lung injury and irreversible pulmonary fibrosis, without specific antidotes. Respiratory failure is the main cause of death among patients with PQ poisoning. Currently, the treatment involves the use of adsorbents, intensive hemoperfusion, antioxidants, immunosuppressive therapy, respiratory support by mechanical ventilation, and other symptomatic and supportive treatments.