A remarkable case of hyperventilation.
We have seen a case of hyperventilation which appeared to have been caused by contact with an insecticide. Pathophysiology, epidemiology and treatment are discussed. Familiarity with the clinical symptoms greatly facilitate diagnosis, especially in emergency situations.
de Vries
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Department of General Surgery, Dijkzigt University Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Plaisier
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PW
Rutten
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D000328:Adult; D000382:Agricultural Workers' Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D000448:Aldicarb / Q000506:poisoning*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D006985:Hyperventilation / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D007306:Insecticides / Q000506:poisoning*; D008297:Male; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*
D007306:Insecticides; D000448:Aldicarb