Serial cholinesterase estimation in carbamate poisoning

K. S. Pinakini; T. S.Mohan Kumar

doi:10.1016/j.jcfm.2005.11.005

Serial cholinesterase estimation in carbamate poisoning

K. S. Pinakini, T. S.Mohan Kumar

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Abstract

Poisoning is one of the most important causes of morbidity and mortality in developing countries like India. Anticholinesterase compounds like organophosphates (OP) and carbamates account for the majority of these poisoning cases because of their easy availability and agricultural use. Carbamates are as popular as OPs as insecticides that often go undiagnosed. A fatal case of carbofuran poisoning is presented where serial cholinesterase estimation played a major role in the diagnosis of the same. The pertinent medical literature on carbofuran poisoning is reviewed. The establishment of poison information center in each state is needed for proper diagnosis and management of poisoning cases.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	274-276
Number of pages	3
Journal	Journal of Clinical Forensic Medicine
Volume	13
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcfm.2005.11.005
Publication status	Published - 01-07-2006
Externally published	Yes

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Pathology and Forensic Medicine
Genetics
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Psychiatry and Mental health

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Serial cholinesterase estimation in carbamate poisoning

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