Survival after acute endosulfan intoxication.
The clinical course following endosulfan ingestion in a suicidal attempt is described. The clinical picture comprised three stages: the acute cardiac and convulsive stage followed by subacute pulmonary and convulsive stage and finally the slow recovery stage. This is the first known survivor of endosulfan ingestion.
Intensive Care Unit, Barzilai Medical Center, Ashkelon, Israel.
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Y
Shemesh
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A
Bourvine
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D
Gold
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P
Bracha
D000328:Adult; D004726:Endosulfan / Q000506:poisoning*; D006439:Hemodynamics / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012640:Seizures / Q000139:chemically induced
D004726:Endosulfan