Human sequelae of severe carbamate poisoning.
Carbofuran is a carbamate that functions as a cholinesterase inhibitor. Accidental or intentional ingestion can produce a life-threatening syndrome that requires prompt diagnosis and treatment. We describe a case of intentional carbofuran ingestion that resulted in coma, respiratory failure from acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), and cortical blindness.
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Department of Internal Medicine, James H. Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, USA.
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D000328:Adult; D001766:Blindness / Q000139:chemically induced; D002235:Carbofuran / Q000506:poisoning*; D002800:Cholinesterase Inhibitors / Q000506:poisoning; D003128:Coma / Q000139:chemically induced; D006801:Humans; D007306:Insecticides / Q000506:poisoning*; D008297:Male; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced; D012128:Respiratory Distress Syndrome / Q000139:chemically induced; D013406:Suicide, Attempted
D002800:Cholinesterase Inhibitors; D007306:Insecticides; D002235:Carbofuran