Open AccessClinical features of organophosphate poisoning: A review of different classification systems and approaches
Author(s) -
John Victor Peter,
Thomas Isiah Sudarsan,
John L. Moran
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
indian journal of critical care medicine/indian journal of critical care medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.317
H-Index - 30
eISSN - 1998-359X
pISSN - 0972-5229
DOI - 10.4103/0972-5229.144017
Subject(s) - medicine , organophosphate poisoning , signs and symptoms , urination , organophosphate , anesthesia , intensive care medicine , urinary system , pesticide , agronomy , biology
The typical toxidrome in organophosphate (OP) poisoning comprises of the Salivation, Lacrimation, Urination, Defecation, Gastric cramps, Emesis (SLUDGE) symptoms. However, several other manifestations are described. We review the spectrum of symptoms and signs in OP poisoning as well as the different approaches to clinical features in these patients.