Pesticide poisonings : Who gets poisoned and why?

Pesticide poisonings are under-reported in all parts of the world but are assuredly higher in the developing countries. Incomplete data suggests that the number of cases and deaths are higher than expected and have increased considerably with the introduction of the organophosphate and carbamate insecticides to the different areas of the Third World. This chapter reviews pesticide poisonings, a problem which is of equal concern to agriculture and public health and one which constitutes a major agromedical problem. Mechanisms of poisonings and potentially hazardous situations are discussed (AU)

Clinical aspects of acute poisoning : A. Acute systemic poisoning ; B. Topical effects

Essentials of diagnosis and management of the more important pesticide poisonings are presented including the organophosphates, the carbamates, the organochlorines, bipyridils, nitrophenolic and chlorophenoxy herbicides. The major topical effects of pesticides on the skin and eyes are also reviewed (AU)

Intoxicaciones colectivas

Esta ponencia trata el problema de las intoxicaciones colectivas ofreciendo pautas de conducta de manejo y tratamiento de las poblaciones afectadas. Se recomienda prudencia en el manejo de la información y de los medios de comunicación y ofrecen normas para determinar el diagnóstico etiológico, el examen físico, que ha de ser completo, exhaustivo, minucioso, detallado, pero rápido, triaje, dotación de equipos, transporte de pacientes, servicio de atención toxicológica y exámenes de laboratorio