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chronic smoker
1st hospitalization
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today.
No SOB/ chest pain/ palpitation No Diarrhea No drop level of consciousness No headache No giddiness No blurred vision No other symptoms Pt had intention to end his life, never had
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attempt before
information given.
be cautious of?
Physical Examination
alert, conscious, GCS full, hydration fair pink
Vital signs:- T 37.2 BP 92/58 not jaundice in ED PR 80 not toxic looking RR 20 SpO2 Mildly tachypneic 94% NP O2 CRT < 2s 3L/M
no murmur
Lungs clear Abdomen
central abdominal pain , mild epigastric
tenderness, no hepatosplenomegaly
no pedal edema
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Investigation:
FBC BUSECREAT/LFT PT/APTT ABG URINE PARAQUAT x 3 consecutive days ECG CHEST XRAY
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Treatment:
Hour IV Ranitidine 50 mg stat and TDS IV Maxalon 10mg stat and TDS T. Activated charcoal 25mg QID RT Insertion Insert CBD Strict I/O charting Monitor BP and SpO2 hourly To inform if patient SOB/ Tachypneic/ sudden drop of consciousness
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Investigation
IX FBC HB Leucocyte Platelet BUSE CREAT Urea Sodium Potassium Chloride Creatinine LFT Total bilirubin Total protein/ALP Albumin/Globulin ALT Urine paraquat 5/27/12 2/4 14.6 9.1 154 4.8 136 3.7 105 78 17.1 77/66 38/39 61 Day 1 (-) 3/4 14.0 8.6 164 5.6 135 4.0 101 87 18.9 77/66 38/39 62 Day 2(-) 4/4 13.2 8.8 166 7.4 135 4.1 104 92 19.0 74/58 36/35 58 Day 3 (-)
ABG:
q ph 7.36 q CO2: 27 q O2: 90 q HCO3:18
Herbicide poisoning
Definition Herbicide poisoning is caused by inhaling,
ingesting or otherwise absorbing substances that are used for killing weeds and defoliating. Herbicides have been most often used for agricultural uses, in which poisoning can affect both humans and animals.
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GLYPHOSATE
What is Glyphosate?
-broad spectrum, -non-selective systemic herbicide.
(phosphonomethyl) glycine.
While it can be described as an
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compound glyphosate is
CLINICAL EFFECTS
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Other effects
A variety of renal abnormalities occur
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DETERMINATION OF SEVERITY
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Ingested dose
The ingestions of:
5-50 mL
50-100 mL 100 mL or
in our case patient drank 2 cups x 50mL ~ 100mL mixed with 1 bottle of beer
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(1-800-88-8099)
Mild-moderate toxicity : mild throat pain, abdominal discomfort Severe toxicity: orogastro mucosal, ulceration,Hypotension, Metabolic acidosis
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(source : http://curriculum.toxicology./Glyphosate)
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(source:http://www.prn.usm.my/mainsite/bulletin/toxicology/sun 14.html)
Classification of toxicity:
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INVESTIGATIONS
Biochemistry Patients should have serum electrolytes,
creatinine, urea, liver function tests, glucose and arterial blood gases.
TREATMENT
Treatment for minor exposures
In cases of dermal exposureremove all contaminated clothing and flooding the skin surface with water. Exposed skin is then washed with soap and water.
acute syndrome of glyphosate/ surfactant toxicity may occur within the first 24 hours of ingestion and may progress rapidly.
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significant spontaneous vomiting has occurred. Gastric lavage may be very effective if performed within one to two hours post ingestion.
glyphosate.
and decrease the time that the drug or chemical is available for absorption.
kidneys..Thus to increase the elimination of the glyphosate, adequate urine flow will ensure the rapid elimination of the glyphosate.
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Respiratory function should be monitored closely intubation with assisted ventilation may be
required
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~Thank You~
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