Journal Name:
- Indian Journal of Basic & Applied Medical Research
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Abstract (2. Language):
Introduction: Organophosphorus compounds are associated with significant morbidity and mortality
in developing countries, predominantly affecting the working age group (21-30 years). Present study
was planned to study the clinical profile of organophosphorus poisoning admitted to the Karnataka
Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli.
Materials and methods: Patients admitted to Karanataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli,
between the December 2011 and November 2012, with history of organophosphorus poisoning were
studied, with preformed proforma.
Observations and results: Out of 320 patients included in the study, majority were male (58.75%),
between the age group of 21-30 years. Most common cause was suicidal (97.5%), commonly affecting
farmers (30%), illiterates (42.5%) and from rural area (70%). Most patients were of grade II severity
(45%); higher grade associated with higher duration of hospital stay and death. Most common finding
pupillary constriction (76.25%), followed by excessive secretions (57.5%). Mortality rate in our study
was 21.25%. Dimethoate was the most common poison (18.75%). Monocrotophos poisoning and
dicholorovas poisoning was associated with higher mortality of 100% and 66.63% respectively.
Conclusion: Organophosphorus poisoning has become a common mode of suicide in the rural setting,
among the farmers and the illiterates. The ease of availability of the poison and the poor health care
facility has caused a higher mortality rate. Selective ban on poison compound with high mortality rate
and availability of proper health care facility is a need of the hour.
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