Abstract
Introduction
In India, insecticides pose a significant risk of poisoning, particularly in rural households where they are readily accessible and frequently employed for deliberate self-harm. Acute organophosphate (OP) poisoning represents a critical medical emergency and stands as a significant contributor to both mortality and morbidity rates. Among the various insecticides, OP poisoning stands out as the most commonly encountered. Patients afflicted with OP poisoning may experience respiratory failure due to several factors, including the aspiration of gastric contents, excessive secretions, pneumonia, and septicemia, which can further escalate into acute respiratory distress syndrome1.
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Corresponding Author
Dr Suresh Raghavan
Professor & HOD, Dept. of General Medicine, Govt. T.D. Medical College, Alappuzha
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v12i05.09
