Organophosphate Poisoning in a Young Child- A Case Report
Anjana Sailan, Almaja Lekshmi, Bincy Babu
Asian Journal of Pediatric Research · pp. 18–20 · Published 3 Aug 2022
10.9734/ajpr/2022/v9i230263Abstract
Unintentional poisoning is the most common challenge during the childhood age. Among them organophosphate, the commonly used insecticide is the most common agent related to poisoning in children. Organophosphate poisoning causes up to 25% of mortality worldwide. The present article discusses the case of a 3 year old child with accidental intake of organophosphate revealing the symptoms experienced by the patient and different treatment modalities employed and its outcomes. Also the article suggest the importance of follow up after organophosphate poisoning.
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