[Parathion poisoning still occurs].
A case of lethal ethyl-parathion poisoning following intentional ingestion is reported. The patient presented with classical symptoms of the cholinergic hyperstimulation syndrome. Although ethyl-parathion is now prohibited in the EU, cases of this serious poisoning are still seen. The symptomatology and treatment are described.
Lund
Camilla Margrethe
CM
Amtssygehuset i Roskilde, Medicinsk Afdeling. cml@dadlnet.dk
Iversen
Gunvor
G
D002800:Cholinesterase Inhibitors / Q000506:poisoning*; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006801:Humans; D007306:Insecticides / Q000506:poisoning*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010278:Parathion / Q000506:poisoning*; D013405:Suicide
D002800:Cholinesterase Inhibitors; D007306:Insecticides; D010278:Parathion