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Organophosphorus Toxicity
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In most people who are exposed to organophosphates, pesticides are involved. The first organophosphate insecticide was developed in the middle of the 1800s, but it wasn't until World War II that it was widely used. Organophosphates are substances that are employed as drugs, pesticides, and...
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- Poison management requires identifying the substance, quantity, and time of ingestion. Initial assessment involves securing the airway, breathing, and circulation (ABC), and decontaminating the patient. Airway compromise may necessitate intubation and ventilation, while circulation issues require fluid resuscitation and potentially inotropes.
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