Organophosphate Poisoning – Clinical Profile

Abstract

Background: To study the clinico-demographic profile and mortality in patients with organophosphate poisoning. Methods: In this descriptive study patients of age >13 years of either gender, who themselves or attendants gave history of intake of organophosphate (OP) containing substance, or presenting with such substance (Rat killing pills/powder, anti lice lotion, or insecticide), were included. Patients suffering from other systemic illness like diabetes mellitus, hypertension, ischemic heart disease, which could affect mortality were excluded from the study. Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) was recorded on presentation . Mortality was determined according to GCS 13. Overall 9 (14.5%) of study patients required intubation and/or ventilation, while 1 (1.6%) patient died in our study due to poisoning. Nine (56.3%) out of 16 patients with GCS 13. Conclusion: GCS level is an important factor in assessing Organophosphate poisoning. Severe morbidity and mortality occurs in patients having GCS levels of < 13.

Keywords

• Organophosphate poisoning
• Glasgow coma scale,
• Morbidity
• Mortality