The use of inhaled nebulized atropine for the treatment of malathion poisoning.
Malathion is an organophosphate insecticide that is toxic to humans. Deaths are related to respiratory failure. The traditional treatment has included oxygen, ventilatory support, and intravenous administration of atropine. A case is presented in which a patient with moderate to severe malathion poisoning was also treated with inhaled nebulized atropine with apparently favorable results. The rationale for this approach to therapy is discussed.
Shockley
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Emergency Physicians Professional Association, Minneapolis, MN 55435.
D000280:Administration, Inhalation; D000328:Adult; D001285:Atropine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002606:Charcoal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D008294:Malathion / Q000506:poisoning*; D008297:Male; D009330:Nebulizers and Vaporizers; D010102:Oxygen Inhalation Therapy; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000188:drug therapy*
D002606:Charcoal; D001285:Atropine; D008294:Malathion