| Parasuicide by self-injection of an organophosphate insecticide. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 11530837 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Parasuicide by ingestion of organophosphate (OP) insecticides is common in Sri Lanka, but the use of the parateral route to self administer the poison is extremely rare. We report a patient who deliberately injected herself intramuscularly with an OP compound with suicidal intent. The clinical manifestations of OP poisoning were unpredictable and posed a therapeutic problem. |
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Authors:
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R Premaratna; Y Tilakarathna; M M Fonseka; S B Gunatilake; H J de Silva |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Human & experimental toxicology Volume: 20 ISSN: 0960-3271 ISO Abbreviation: Hum Exp Toxicol Publication Date: 2001 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2001-09-03 Completed Date: 2002-01-17 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9004560 Medline TA: Hum Exp Toxicol Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 377-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Ragama, Sri Lanka. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Female Fenthion / administration & dosage, poisoning* Humans Injections, Intramuscular Insecticides / administration & dosage, poisoning* Self Administration Self-Injurious Behavior Sri Lanka Suicide, Attempted* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Insecticides; 55-38-9/Fenthion |
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