Outcome of Patients with Cholinergic Insecticide Poisoning Treated with Gastric Lavage: A Prospective Observational Cohort Study

Outcome of Patients with Cholinergic Insecticide Poisoning Treated with Gastric Lavage: A Prospective Observational Cohort Study

Background: Gastric lavage (GL) is one of the most commonly used decontamination method for cholinergic insecticide ingestion in developing countries despite lack of supporting evidence. This study was designed to evaluate the outcome of patients with cholinergic insecticide poisoning treated with G...

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Main Authors: Mekkattukunnel Andrews, Indira Madhavan, Rakesh Parakadavathu, Hithesh Sanker Thottungal Sankaranarayanan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Mashhad University of Medical Sciences 2014-12-01
Series:Asia Pacific Journal of Medical Toxicology
Subjects:
Gastric Lavage, Cholinesterase Inhibitors, Poisoning, Insecticides
Respiratory Insufficiency
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