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Research Paper | Medicine Science | Volume 7 Issue 4, April 2018 | Pages: 759 - 761 | India
Predictors of Morbidity and Mortality in Organophosphorous Compound Poisoning at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Karnataka
Abstract: Background Poisoning is a significant global public health problem. According to World Health Organisation, in 2012 an estimated 1, 93, 460 people died worldwide from unintentional poisoning causing a loss of over 10.7 million DALYs (disability adjusted life years). In India, organophosphorous (OP) poisonings form a majority of acute poisoning cases in rural and sub urban areas. Material and Methods A total of 65 patients admitted above the age of 18 years, with a history of ingestion or inhalation of organophosphorus compounds were included in the study. Data were presented either as mean standard deviation (SD) or as percentages. Probability values of P 4 days respectively. A significant correlation (p=0.023) was found between lower serum pseudocholinesterase levels (8 days). A significantly lower mean s. pseudocholinesterase level of 605.33 IU was found in those who died as compared to 2699.91 IU among those who survived (p=0.042). Conclusion Serum pseudocholinesterase levels can guide decision making with regard to need of intensive care management and can aid in predicting duration of intensive care needed and hospital stay.
Keywords: Organophosphorous poisoning, serum pseudocholinesterase, morbidity, mortality, intensive care unit
How to Cite?: Dr Ashray V, Dr Narendra S S, Dr Vijay Kumar, Dr Sachin Nayak Sujir, "Predictors of Morbidity and Mortality in Organophosphorous Compound Poisoning at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Karnataka", Volume 7 Issue 4, April 2018, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 759-761, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=ART20179837, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/ART20179837