Organophosphates Poisoning (Opp)

Organophosphates Poisoning (Opp)

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OP Poisoning Q. 1 Signs of organophosphorous poisoning are all EXCEPT:  A Bradycardia  B Salivation  C Miosis  D Bronchodilatation Q. 1 Signs of organophosphorous poisoning are all EXCEPT:  A Bradycardia  B Salivation  C Miosis  D Bronchodilatation Ans. D Explanation: Bronchodilatation REF: Textbook of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology: Principles and Practice, 5/e By Krishan Vij page 533 […]

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ORGANOPHOSPHATES POISONING (OPP) INTRODUCTION: Organophosphate compounds are widely used in agricultural sector as PESTICIDES & as chemical war fare. Easily accessible, hence associated with self poisoning 200,000 /500,00 mortality associated self-poisoning with pesticides in rural Asia. 50-70 % in hospital based study. 15-30% in India Suicidal rate with OPC 20.6- 56.3% MECHANISM OF ACTION: Irreversibly

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