Abstract
Organophosphorus compounds are very commonly available substance especially in agriculture based countries. Its use as a suicidal agent is rampant. Early management of the patient is critical in the final outcome. Use of atropine forms the mainstay of management after early decontamination. The role of oximes has been a matter of controversy. Use of Fresh Frozen Plasma and monitoring the patient using cholinesterase levels is amongst one of the developments in the management of the patient.
Highlights
Organophosphorus compounds are very commonly available substance especially in agriculture based countries
Use of atropine forms the mainstay of management after early
The role of oximes has been a matter of controversy
Summary
Organophosphorus compounds are very commonly available substance especially in agriculture based countries. 112 Bharpur Garden, Opp Govt Ayurvedic College, Patiala. 2. Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, Amar Hospital, Income Tax Office Road, Patiala-147001. Manuscript History Received: 05 November 2020 Final Accepted: 10 December 2020 Published: January 2021
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