Evaluation of cases of Organophosphorous Poisoning in study group- A Clinical Study
Journal Title: Journal of Advanced Medical and Dental Sciences Research - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 6
Abstract
Background: Human deaths following poisoning are a matter of great concern. It has high mortality and morbidity. The present study was conducted to assess the organophosphorous poisoning in study groups. Materials & Methods: This study was conducted in department of forensic medicine. Data of all patients with history and clinical findings of organophosphorous poisoning was retrieved from the department. Results: Age group 21-30 years had 160 patients. 368 were illiterate, 120 had primary school education, 50 had high school education and 38 had education upto diploma or degree. The difference was significant (P- 0.01). Common symptoms were excessive secretions (52%), muscular weakness (50%), diarrhea (24%), abdominal pain (61%), drowsiness (34%), tachycardia (72%), bradycardia (24%) and hypotension (18%). The difference was significant (P- 0.01). Manner of poisoning was accidental in 78%, suicidal in 4% and homicidal in 18%. The difference was significant (P- 0.01). Conclusion: Maximum cases were seen in age group 21-30 years. Illiteracy is the main group to be effected.
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Baljeet Singh Arora
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