Abstract
This case study describes an Indian male patient's death caused by paraquat after oral consumption. A 20-year-old male patient attended the emergency department. He had a major complaint of stomach disorders, vomiting, fatigue, and hypothermia. It was confirmed that he was transferred from a nearby hospital after evaluating the situation. It was reported that paraquat poison had a systemic effect, and during the healing process, he was subject to multiple dialysis. This study will help doctors and clinicians to respond quickly to paraquat poisoning and aid in the early recovery and maintenance of poisoning.
Highlights
Paraquat is a poisonous herbicide that comes in a liquid form with a green tint and a strong odour that must be diluted before application
Paraquat poisoning can be classified into three categories
Super speciality hospital with the symptoms of gastrointestinal disturbances, vomiting, and hypothermia with a history of poison intake. He was referred from the civil hospital Abohar Punjab, where he was diagnosed with poisoning a substance used as herbicide
Summary
Paraquat is a poisonous herbicide that comes in a liquid form with a green tint and a strong odour that must be diluted before application. 1. Moderate poisoning:- 20 mg paraquat ion per kg body weight) In which gastrointestinal effects are usually mild. 2. Extreme poisoning:- 20-40mg paraquat ion per kg of body weight) Patients with acute renal failure are said to be in this group. 3. Fulminant poisoning:- more than 40mg paraquat ion per kg body weight) multiple organ failure leading to death within a few hours or days (3).
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