title: Paraquat poisoning - management and prognosis.
abstract: Paraquat poisoning has become a significant clinical problem since the early 1960s. Its high mortality has posed a major challenge to clinicians treating these patients. Two patients who survived and one who did not are reported. The management of these patients and the possible factors affecting their outcome are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D017607:Aluminum Compounds; D000538:Aluminum Silicates / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001546:Bentonite / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005260:Female; D005751:Gastric Lavage; D006801:Humans; D007616:Kaolin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D008168:Lung / Q000187:drug effects; D017616:Magnesium Compounds; D008297:Male; D010269:Paraquat / Q000506:poisoning*; D011379:Prognosis; D006435:Renal Dialysis; D017640:Silicates; D013405:Suicide; D013406:Suicide, Attempted
chemical_list: D017607:Aluminum Compounds; D000538:Aluminum Silicates; D017616:Magnesium Compounds; D017640:Silicates; D001546:Bentonite; D007616:Kaolin; C001262:Fuller's Earth; D010269:Paraquat