Abstract
Introduction: Organophosphorus poisoningis of great concern in developing world as it affects the most productive age group of the society and has a high case fatality rate.
Objective: To assess the role of Serum acetylcholinesterase Levels in predicting morbidity and mortality in Acute Organophosphorus Poisoning.
Methodology: A prospective two year study was conducted to evaluate the possible impact of serum acetylcholinesterase levels on mortality and morbidity of patients admitted in ICU with diagnosis of Acute organophosphorus poisoning.
Results: A total of 102 cases were studied. The study revealed that the patients with serum acetylcholinesterase level <2300 IU/l at presentation have greater morbidity and the patients with serum acetylcholinesterase level <1800 IU/l at presentation have greater mortality.
Conclusion: It can be suggested that the serum acetylcholinesterase levels can be used to predict mortality and morbidity in low resource settings of developing world.
Keywords: Organophosphorus, Prognosis, Poisoning, Acetylcholinesterase.
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Corresponding Author
Rayees ul Hamid Wani
Department of Emergency Medicine, SKIMS
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v8i11.51
