Organophosphate intoxication: hidden hazards.
The case we have reported underscores the need for careful screening of patients with organophosphate intoxication before transfer to psychiatric facilities. In particular, this patient demonstrated a recently defined clinical syndrome that required emergency medical and psychiatric management. Organophosphate intoxication is a common method of attempted suicide, which may be superimposed on other illness such as alcoholism. Anticipation of the possibility of the "intermediate syndrome" should decrease lethality.
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Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock 72205-7199.
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007306:Insecticides / Q000506:poisoning*; D009943:Organophosphorus Compounds; D013406:Suicide, Attempted / Q000523:psychology*
D007306:Insecticides; D009943:Organophosphorus Compounds