Volume 10 No 4 (2012)
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The Effect of Intravenous Lipid Emulsion on Clinical Outcomes in OPC Poisoning: A Retrospective Analysis South India
Dr.Venkateswaran A, Dr.Parry N, Dr.Balamurugan K
Abstract
Background: Organophosphate compound (OPC) poisoning is a major public health
concern in India, a country with widespread agricultural use of these highly toxic and
readily available pesticides. The lipophilic nature of OPCs poses a significant
challenge in management, often leading to severe and potentially fatal outcomes
Keywords
Organophosphate poisoning, Intravenous lipid emulsion, Acute intoxication, Mortality, Ventilator support
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