Lessons from the field: compound-specific management in acute pesticide poisoning.
Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg
; 118(6): 347-349, 2024 Jun 04.
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ABSTRACT
Pesticide poisoning is a common medical emergency in the rural tropics, with significant associated mortality. Pesticide poisoning is an umbrella term that encompasses a wide variety of substances with differing clinical toxidromes and outcomes. Despite this, confirmation of the specific compound ingested is rarely performed. In this Lessons from the Field, we argue that pesticide-specific management is integral to optimise management. Using data from a quality improvement project in Chittagong, Bangladesh, we demonstrate that identifying the specific compound is possible in most patients through careful history taking and examination of the pesticide bottle. Identification of the specific compound is essential for anticipating and reducing complications, administering appropriate and timely management and reducing the length of hospital stay and cost of unnecessary medical intervention.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Plaguicidas
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
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En
Revista:
Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg
Año:
2024
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Article