Use of low-molecular-weight heparin in severe paraquat poisoning: a case report

Abstract Background Acute paraquat ingestion remains a leading cause of mortality in developing countries. There is currently no evidence that treatment with high-dose immunosuppressants and antioxidants improves survival in patients with paraquat poisoning, and better options are urgently needed. H...

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Main Authors: Maria A. Montoya-Giraldo, Luisa F. Díaz, Ubier E. Gómez, Juliana Quintero, Andres F. Zuluaga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-12-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-020-02565-9