Pralidoxime in acute organophosphorus insecticide poisoning--a randomised controlled trial.
BACKGROUND: Poisoning with organophosphorus (OP) insecticides is a major global public health problem, causing an estimated 200,000 deaths each year. Although the World Health Organization recommends use of pralidoxime, this antidote's effectiveness remains unclear. We aimed to determine wheth...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science
2009
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