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Jokanović M, Oleksak P, Kuca K. Multiple neurological effects associated with exposure to organophosphorus pesticides in man. Toxicology 2023; 484:153407. [PMID: 36543276 DOI: 10.1016/j.tox.2022.153407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2022] [Revised: 12/02/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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This article reviews available data regarding the possible association of organophosphorus (OP) pesticides with neurological disorders such as dementia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, neurodevelopment, autism, cognitive development, Parkinson's disease and chronic organophosphate-induced neuropsychiatric disorder. These effects mainly develop after repeated (chronic) human exposure to low doses of OP. In addition, three well defined neurotoxic effects in humans caused by single doses of OP compounds are discussed. Those effects are the cholinergic syndrome, the intermediate syndrome and organophosphate-induced delayed polyneuropathy. Usually, the poisoning can be avoided by an improved administrative control, limited access to OP pesticides, efficient measures of personal protection and education of OP pesticide applicators and medical staff.
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- Milan Jokanović
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Hradec Kralove, Hradec Kralove, Czech republic
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Hradec Kralove, Hradec Kralove, Czech republic
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Hradec Kralove, Hradec Kralove, Czech republic; Biomedical Research Center, University Hospital Hradec Kralove, Hradec Kralove, Czech republic.
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Prevalence, clinical manifestations, laboratory findings, treatment, and outcome of intermediate syndrome in anticholinesterase pesticide intoxication of dogs: A retrospective study. Vet J 2022; 287:105883. [PMID: 35988903 DOI: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2022.105883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2022] [Revised: 07/29/2022] [Accepted: 08/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Organophosphates and carbamates are important anticholinesterase intoxicants of humans and dogs. Intermediate syndrome (IMS) typically occurs 7-96 h following a toxicity-associated acute cholinergic crisis (ACC), and manifests clinically as weakness of the proximal limb, respiratory, and neck flexor muscles. The aim of this study was to describe the prevalence, clinical findings, and outcome of IMS in dogs. The medical records of a veterinary teaching hospital were searched for dogs diagnosed with ACC, IMS, or both, between 2017 and 2021. Case files were retrospectively reviewed. Six historical IMS cases were additionally reviewed. Thirty-two dogs were diagnosed with anticholinesterase intoxication during the search period, of which 23 (72 %) were only diagnosed with ACC, seven (22 %) progressed from ACC to IMS, and two (6 %) were only diagnosed with IMS. Duration of hospitalisation was longer in the IMS group compared to the ACC only group (P = 0.005). When all dogs with IMS (n = 15, including the six historical cases) were considered, survival was 100 %, including four (27 %) that required positive pressure mechanical ventilation following respiratory failure. Serum butyrylcholine esterase activity, a marker of cholinesterase activity, was below reference interval when first measured in 14 (93 %) of dogs; however, was not a useful as a recovery marker. IMS should be suspected in dogs demonstrating respiratory, neck, and proximal limb muscle paresis or paralysis, especially following clinical signs consistent with ACC. Absence of clinical signs consistent with ACC or butyrylcholine esterase activity within the reference interval does not exclude IMS as a differential.
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Mechanisms and treatment strategies of organophosphate pesticide induced neurotoxicity in humans: A critical appraisal. Toxicology 2022; 472:153181. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tox.2022.153181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2022] [Revised: 03/20/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Uprety AB, Pantha B, Karki L, Nepal SP, Khadka M. Prevalence of Intermediate Syndrome among Admitted Patients with Organophosphorous Poisoning in a Tertiary Care Hospital. JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc 2019; 57:340-343. [PMID: 32329461 PMCID: PMC7580432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/31/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Organophosphorous poisoning is a common problem prevalent in Nepal. Intermediate syndrome is a common clinical feature seen among the patients those have ingested poison. There is a scarcity of data related to intermediate syndrome and other general complications in patients with organophosphorous poisoning in context of Nepal. This study was carried out to observe the prevalence of intermediate syndrome and the general complications of oraganophosphorus poisoning among admitted patients in a tertiary care hospital. METHODS This was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted at a tertiary care hospital from April 2008 to June 2009 after ethical approval was from Institiutional Review Board of tertiary care hospital. Forty four patients with history of ingestion of organophosphorus poisoning within 24 hours were included in our study through convenience sampling. Clinical examinations were done to look for Intermediate syndrome. Data was entered in Statistical Package for Social Sciences and point estimate at 95% of CI was calculated along with frequency and proportion for binary data. RESULTS Out of 44 patients, features of intermediate syndrome were seen in 40 (90.9%) at 95% of CI (84.2-97.6) patients in the study. The frequency of intermediate syndrome signs like weakness of neck flexion, inability to sit up and swallowing difficulty were seen among the patients. Complications like pneumonia 4 (9.09%), hyponatremia 3 (6.8%), hypokalemia 1 (2.27%) and bradycardia 1 (2.27%) were seen in the study. Mortality seen in the study was 2 (4.5%) among the admitted patients. CONCLUSIONS Prevalence of intermediate syndrome was higher compared to other studies done in similar settings. Complications like pneumonia, hyponatremia, hypokalemia and bradycardia were seen among the patients.
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- Department of Medicine, Bir Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of Medicine, Bir Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of Medicine, Bir Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal
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Advice on assistance and protection provided by the Scientific Advisory Board of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons: Part 1. On medical care and treatment of injuries from nerve agents. Toxicology 2019; 415:56-69. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tox.2019.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2018] [Revised: 01/04/2019] [Accepted: 01/07/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Eddleston M. Novel Clinical Toxicology and Pharmacology of Organophosphorus Insecticide Self-Poisoning. Annu Rev Pharmacol Toxicol 2019; 59:341-360. [DOI: 10.1146/annurev-pharmtox-010818-021842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Organophosphorus insecticide self-poisoning is a major global health problem, killing over 100,000 people annually. It is a complex multi-organ condition, involving the inhibition of cholinesterases, and perhaps other enzymes, and the effects of large doses of ingested solvents. Variability between organophosphorus insecticides—in lipophilicity, speed of activation, speed and potency of acetylcholinesterase inhibition, and in the chemical groups attached to the phosphorus—results in variable speed of poisoning onset, severity, clinical toxidrome, and case fatality. Current treatment is modestly effective, aiming only to reactivate acetylcholinesterase and counter the effects of excess acetylcholine at muscarinic receptors. Rapid titration of atropine during resuscitation is lifesaving and can be performed in the absence of oxygen. The role of oximes in therapy remains unclear. Novel antidotes have been tested in small trials, but the great variability in poisoning makes interpretation of such trials difficult. More effort is required to test treatments in adequately powered studies.
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- Michael Eddleston
- Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Therapeutics Unit, Centre for Cardiovascular Science, and Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH16 4TJ, United Kingdom
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Neurotoxic effects of organophosphorus pesticides and possible association with neurodegenerative diseases in man: A review. Toxicology 2018; 410:125-131. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tox.2018.09.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 102] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2018] [Revised: 09/04/2018] [Accepted: 09/06/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Bajgar J. Complex View on Poisoning with Nerve Agents and Organophosphates. ACTA MEDICA (HRADEC KRÁLOVÉ) 2018. [DOI: 10.14712/18059694.2018.23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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OP/nerve agents are still considered as important chemicals acting on living organisms and widely used in human practice. Nerve agents are the most lethal chemical warfare agents. They are characterized according to their action as compounds influencing cholinergic nerve transmission via inhibition of AChE. The symptoms of intoxication comprise nicotinic, muscarinic and central symptoms, for some OP/nerve agents, a delayed neurotoxicity is observed. Cholinesterases (AChE and BuChE) are characterized as the main enzymes involved in the toxic effect of these compounds including their molecular forms. The activity of both enzymes (and molecular forms) is influenced by inhibitors and other factors such as pathological states. There are different methods for cholinesterase determination, however, the most frequent is the method based on the hydrolysis of thiocholine esters and following detection of free SH-group of the released thiocholine. The diagnosis of OP/nerve agents poisoning is based on anamnesis, the clinical status of the intoxicated organism and on cholinesterase determination in the blood. Some principles of prophylaxis against OP/nerve agents poisoning comprising the administration of reversible cholinesterase inhibitors such as pyridostigmine (alone or in combination with other drugs), scavengers such as preparations of cholinesterases, some therapeutic drugs and possible combinations are given. Basic principles of the treatment of nerve agents/OP poisoning are described. New drugs for the treatment are under experimental study based on new approaches to the mechanism of action.
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Alejo-González K, Hanson-Viana E, Vazquez-Duhalt R. Enzymatic detoxification of organophosphorus pesticides and related toxicants. JOURNAL OF PESTICIDE SCIENCE 2018; 43:1-9. [PMID: 30363124 PMCID: PMC6140661 DOI: 10.1584/jpestics.d17-078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2017] [Accepted: 01/08/2018] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Millions of cases of pesticide intoxication occur yearly and represent a public health problem. In addition, pesticide poisoning is the preferred suicidal method in rural areas. The use of enzymes for the treatment of intoxication due to organophosphorus pesticides was proposed decades ago. Several enzymes are able to transform organophosphorus compounds such as pesticides and nerve agents. Some specific enzymatic treatments have been proposed, including direct enzyme injection, liposome and erythrocytes carriers, PEGylated preparations and extracorporeal enzymatic treatments. Nevertheless, no enzymatic treatments are currently available. In this work, the use of enzymes for treating of organophosphorus pesticide intoxication is critically reviewed and the remaining challenges are discussed.
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- Karla Alejo-González
- Centro de Nanociencias y Nanotecnología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Km 107 carretera Tijuana-Ensenada, Ensenada, Baja California 22760 México
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- Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Mexicali, Mexico
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- Centro de Nanociencias y Nanotecnología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Km 107 carretera Tijuana-Ensenada, Ensenada, Baja California 22760 México
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Lee YH, Oh YT, Lee WW, Ahn HC, Sohn YD, Ahn JY, Min YH, Kim H, Lim SW, Lee KJ, Shin DH, Park SO, Park SM. The association of alcohol consumption with patient survival after organophosphate poisoning: a multicenter retrospective study. Intern Emerg Med 2017; 12:519-526. [PMID: 27294348 DOI: 10.1007/s11739-016-1484-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2016] [Accepted: 06/04/2016] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Organophosphate (OP) intoxication remains a serious worldwide health concern, and many patients with acute OP intoxication have also consumed alcohol. Therefore, we evaluated the association of blood alcohol concentration (BAC) with mortality among patients with OP intoxication. We retrospectively reviewed records from 135 patients who were admitted to an emergency department (ED) for OP intoxication between January 2000 and December 2012. Factors that were associated with patient survival were identified via receiver operating characteristic curve, multiple logistic regression, and Kaplan-Meier survival analyses. Among 135 patients with acute OP poisoning, 112 patients survived (overall mortality rate: 17 %). The non-survivors also exhibited a significantly higher BAC, compared to the survivors [non-survivors: 192 mg/dL, interquartile range (IQR) 97-263 mg/dL vs. survivors: 80 mg/dL, IQR 0-166.75 mg/dL; p < 0.001]. A BAC cut-off value of 173 mg/dL provided an area under the curve of 0.744 [95 % confidence interval (CI) 0.661-0.815], a sensitivity of 65.2 %, and a specificity of 81.2 %. A BAC of >173 mg/dL was associated with a significantly increased risk of 6-month mortality in the multiple logistic regression model (odds ratio 4.92, 95 % CI 1.45-16.67, p = 0.001). The Cox proportional hazard model revealed that a BAC of >173 mg/dL provided a hazard ratio of 3.07 (95 % CI 1.19-7.96, p = 0.021). A BAC of >173 mg/dL is a risk factor for mortality among patients with OP intoxication.
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- Young Hwan Lee
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University, 431-070, 896 Pyeongchon-dong, Dongan-gu, Anyang-Si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Kangwon-Do, 200-701, South Korea
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University, 431-070, 896 Pyeongchon-dong, Dongan-gu, Anyang-Si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Kangwon-Do, 200-701, South Korea
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University, 431-070, 896 Pyeongchon-dong, Dongan-gu, Anyang-Si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University, 431-070, 896 Pyeongchon-dong, Dongan-gu, Anyang-Si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University, 431-070, 896 Pyeongchon-dong, Dongan-gu, Anyang-Si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University, 431-070, 896 Pyeongchon-dong, Dongan-gu, Anyang-Si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University, 431-070, 896 Pyeongchon-dong, Dongan-gu, Anyang-Si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju, South Korea
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- Hwacheon Health Center and Country Hospital, Hwacheon, South Korea
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- Emergency Medicine, Graduate School of Hallym University, Chuncheon, South Korea
- Department of Emergency Medical Technology, Seojeong College, Yangju, South Korea
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, Konkuk University Medical Center, Konkuk University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University, 431-070, 896 Pyeongchon-dong, Dongan-gu, Anyang-Si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.
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Güven M, Sungur M, Eser B. The effect of plasmapheresis on plasma cholinesterase levels in a patient with organophosphate poisoning. Hum Exp Toxicol 2016; 23:365-8. [PMID: 15311856 DOI: 10.1191/0960327104ht462cr] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Objective: To describe the role of plasmapheresis in management of organophosphate poisonings. Design: Case report. Setting: A medical intensive care unit of a medical faculty. Patient: A patient with organophosphate poisoning whose cholinesterase levels continuously decline and then increase up to a normal level after plasmapheresis is performed for his sepsis. Interventions: Plasmapheresis with fresh frozen plasma. Measurements and main results: Baseline plasma cholinesterase (ChE) level was 4001 IU/L (normal values: 4000-10000 IU/L). Aspiration pneumonia was developed on day 3, and sepsis occurred on day 5. During this period, ChE levels gradually decreased. On day 5, plasmapheresis was performed for sepsis. Interestingly, plasma ChE levels increased from 2101 IU/L to 6144 IU/L after plasmapheresis. Atropine and pralidoxime were stopped, and a high level of ChE continued during hospitalization. The patient was successfully weaned from mechanical ventilation 3 days after plasmapheresis. Conclusion: Plasma exchange therapy may be considered for patients with organophosphate poisoning unresponsive to atropine and pralidoxime.
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- Muhammet Güven
- Department of Intensive Care, Erciyes University, Faculty of Medicine, Kayseri, Turkey.
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Hulse EJ, Davies JOJ, Simpson AJ, Sciuto AM, Eddleston M. Respiratory complications of organophosphorus nerve agent and insecticide poisoning. Implications for respiratory and critical care. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2015; 190:1342-54. [PMID: 25419614 DOI: 10.1164/rccm.201406-1150ci] [Citation(s) in RCA: 111] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Organophosphorus (OP) compound poisoning is a major global public health problem. Acute OP insecticide self-poisoning kills over 200,000 people every year, the majority from self-harm in rural Asia. Highly toxic OP nerve agents (e.g., sarin) are a significant current terrorist threat, as shown by attacks in Damascus during 2013. These anticholinesterase compounds are classically considered to cause an acute cholinergic syndrome with decreased consciousness, respiratory failure, and, in the case of insecticides, a delayed intermediate syndrome that requires prolonged ventilation. Acute respiratory failure, by central and peripheral mechanisms, is the primary cause of death in most cases. However, preclinical and clinical research over the last two decades has indicated a more complex picture of respiratory complications after OP insecticide poisoning, including onset of delayed neuromuscular junction dysfunction during the cholinergic syndrome, aspiration causing pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome, and the involvement of solvents in OP toxicity. The treatment of OP poisoning has not changed over the last 50 years. However, a better understanding of the multiple respiratory complications of OP poisoning offers additional therapeutic opportunities.
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- Elspeth J Hulse
- 1 Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Therapeutics, University/BHF Centre for Cardiovascular Science, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Konickx LA, Worek F, Jayamanne S, Thiermann H, Buckley NA, Eddleston M. Reactivation of plasma butyrylcholinesterase by pralidoxime chloride in patients poisoned by WHO class II toxicity organophosphorus insecticides. Toxicol Sci 2013; 136:274-83. [PMID: 24052565 PMCID: PMC3858199 DOI: 10.1093/toxsci/kft217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Some clinicians assess the efficacy of pralidoxime in organophosphorus (OP) poisoned patients by measuring reactivation of butyrylcholinesterase (BuChE). However, the degree of BuChE inhibition varies by OP insecticide, and it is unclear how well oximes reactivate BuChE in vivo. We aimed to assess the usefulness of BuChE activity to monitor pralidoxime treatment by studying its reactivation after pralidoxime administration to patients with laboratory-proven World Health Organization (WHO) class II OP insecticide poisoning. Patient data were derived from 2 studies, a cohort study (using a bolus treatment of 1g pralidoxime chloride) and a randomized controlled trial (RCT) (comparing 2g pralidoxime over 20min, followed by an infusion of 0.5g/h, with placebo). Two grams of pralidoxime variably reactivated BuChE in patients poisoned by 2 diethyl OP insecticides, chlorpyrifos and quinalphos; however, unlike acetylcholinesterase reactivation, this reactivation was not sustained. It did not reactivate BuChE inhibited by the dimethyl OPs dimethoate or fenthion. The 1-g dose produced no reactivation. Pralidoxime produced variable reactivation of BuChE in WHO class II OP-poisoned patients according to the pralidoxime dose administered, OP ingested, and individual patient. The use of BuChE assays for monitoring the effect of pralidoxime treatment is unlikely to be clinically useful.
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- Lisa A Konickx
- * Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Therapeutics, University/BHF Centre for Cardiovascular Science, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH16 4TJ, UK
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Yilmaz M, Sebe A, Ay MO, Gumusay U, Topal M, Atli M, Icme F, Satar S. Effectiveness of therapeutic plasma exchange in patients with intermediate syndrome due to organophosphate intoxication. Am J Emerg Med 2013; 31:953-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ajem.2013.03.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2012] [Revised: 03/07/2013] [Accepted: 03/08/2013] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Knaack JS, Zhou Y, Abney CW, Jacob JT, Prezioso SM, Hardy K, Lemire SW, Thomas J, Johnson RC. A High-Throughput Diagnostic Method for Measuring Human Exposure to Organophosphorus Nerve Agents. Anal Chem 2012; 84:9470-7. [DOI: 10.1021/ac302301w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Jennifer S. Knaack
- Emergency Response
and Air Toxicants Branch, Division of Laboratory Sciences, National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4770 Buford Highway,
MS F44, Chamblee, Georgia 30341, United States
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- Emergency Response
and Air Toxicants Branch, Division of Laboratory Sciences, National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4770 Buford Highway,
MS F44, Chamblee, Georgia 30341, United States
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- Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education Fellow at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4770 Buford Highway, MS F44, Chamblee,
Georgia 30341, United States
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- Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education Fellow at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4770 Buford Highway, MS F44, Chamblee,
Georgia 30341, United States
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- IHRC, Inc., Contractor at the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention, 2
Ravinia Drive, Suite 1260, Atlanta, Georgia 30346, United States
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- Emergency Response
and Air Toxicants Branch, Division of Laboratory Sciences, National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4770 Buford Highway,
MS F44, Chamblee, Georgia 30341, United States
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- Emergency Response
and Air Toxicants Branch, Division of Laboratory Sciences, National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4770 Buford Highway,
MS F44, Chamblee, Georgia 30341, United States
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- Emergency Response
and Air Toxicants Branch, Division of Laboratory Sciences, National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4770 Buford Highway,
MS F44, Chamblee, Georgia 30341, United States
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- Emergency Response
and Air Toxicants Branch, Division of Laboratory Sciences, National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4770 Buford Highway,
MS F44, Chamblee, Georgia 30341, United States
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Abdollahi M, Karami-Mohajeri S. A comprehensive review on experimental and clinical findings in intermediate syndrome caused by organophosphate poisoning. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 2012; 258:309-14. [DOI: 10.1016/j.taap.2011.11.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2011] [Revised: 11/09/2011] [Accepted: 11/19/2011] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Atropine maintenance dosage in patients with severe organophosphate pesticide poisoning. Toxicol Lett 2011; 206:77-83. [DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2011.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2011] [Revised: 06/29/2011] [Accepted: 07/04/2011] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Jokanović M, Kosanović M. Neurotoxic effects in patients poisoned with organophosphorus pesticides. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2010; 29:195-201. [PMID: 21787602 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2010.01.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 89] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2009] [Revised: 01/07/2010] [Accepted: 01/26/2010] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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In this paper we review neurotoxic disorders appearing in patients poisoned with organophosphorus pesticides. These compounds cause four important neurotoxic effects in humans: the cholinergic syndrome, the intermediate syndrome, organophosphate-induced delayed polyneuropathy (OPIDP) and chronic organophosphate-induced neuropsychiatric disorder (COPIND). Compared to the cholinergic syndrome, that causes millions of cases of poisoning each year, other disorders involve much smaller numbers of patients. The review is focused on the neurotoxic effects appearing after acute and chronic exposure to organophosphates with emphasis on clinical presentation, pathogenesis, molecular mechanisms, and possibilities for prevention/therapy.
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- Milan Jokanović
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Nish, Nish, Serbia; Academy of Sciences and Arts of Republic Srpska, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Aurbek N, Thiermann H, Eyer F, Eyer P, Worek F. Suitability of human butyrylcholinesterase as therapeutic marker and pseudo catalytic scavenger in organophosphate poisoning: A kinetic analysis. Toxicology 2009; 259:133-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tox.2009.02.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2009] [Revised: 02/20/2009] [Accepted: 02/20/2009] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Sam KG, Kondabolu K, Pati D, Kamath A, Pradeep Kumar G, Rao PGM. Poisoning severity score, APACHE II and GCS: effective clinical indices for estimating severity and predicting outcome of acute organophosphorus and carbamate poisoning. J Forensic Leg Med 2009; 16:239-47. [PMID: 19481704 DOI: 10.1016/j.jflm.2008.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2007] [Revised: 09/23/2008] [Accepted: 12/09/2008] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Self-poisoning with organophosphorus (OP) compounds is a major cause of morbidity and mortality across South Asian countries. To develop uniform and effective management guidelines, the severity of acute OP poisoning should be assessed through scientific methods and a clinical database should be maintained. A prospective descriptive survey was carried out to assess the utility of severity scales in predicting the outcome of 71 organophosphate (OP) and carbamate poisoning patients admitted during a one year period at the Kasturba Hospital, Manipal, India. The Glasgow coma scale (GCS) scores, acute physiology and chronic health evaluation II (APACHE II) scores, predicted mortality rate (PMR) and Poisoning severity score (PSS) were estimated within 24h of admission. Significant correlation (P<0.05) between PSS and GCS and APACHE II and PMR scores were observed with the PSS scores predicting mortality significantly (P< or =0.001). A total of 84.5% patients improved after treatment while 8.5% of the patients were discharged with severe morbidity. The mortality rate was 7.0%. Suicidal poisoning was observed to be the major cause (80.2%), while other reasons attributed were occupational (9.1%), accidental (6.6%), homicidal (1.6%) and unknown (2.5%) reasons. This study highlights the application of clinical indices like GCS, APACHE, PMR and severity scores in predicting mortality and may be considered for planning standard treatment guidelines.
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- Kishore Gnana Sam
- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal, Karnataka, India.
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Eddleston M, Eyer P, Worek F, Sheriff MHR, Buckley NA. Predicting outcome using butyrylcholinesterase activity in organophosphorus pesticide self-poisoning. QJM 2008; 101:467-74. [PMID: 18375477 PMCID: PMC2617722 DOI: 10.1093/qjmed/hcn026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The usefulness of a low butyrylcholinesterase (BuChE) activity on admission for predicting severity in acute organophosphorus (OP) insecticide poisoning has long been debated. Previous studies have been confounded by the inclusion of multiple insecticides with differing inhibitory kinetics. AIM We aimed to assess the usefulness of admission BuChE activity, together with plasma OP concentration, for predicting death with two specific organophosphorus insecticides. DESIGN A prospective cohort of self-poisoned patients. METHODS We prospectively studied 91 and 208 patients with proven dimethoate or chlorpyrifos self-poisoning treated using a standard protocol. Plasma butyrylcholinesterase activity and OP concentration were measured on admission and clinical outcomes recorded. RESULTS The usefulness of a plasma BuChE activity <600 mU/ml on admission varied markedly--while highly sensitive in chlorpyrifos poisoning (sensitivity 11/11 deaths; 100%, 95% CI 71.5-100), its specificity was only 17.7% (12.6-23.7). In contrast, while poorly sensitive for deaths in dimethoate poisoning [12/25 patients; 48%, (27.9-68.7)] it was reasonably specific [86.4% (75.7-93.6)]. A high OP concentration on admission was associated with worse outcome; however, a clear threshold concentration was only present for dimethoate poisoning. CONCLUSION Plasma BuChE activity on admission can provide useful information; however, it must be interpreted carefully. It can only be used to predict death when the insecticide ingested is known and its sensitivity and specificity for that insecticide has been studied. Plasma concentration of some OP insecticides predicts outcome. The development of rapid bedside tests for OP detection may aid early assessment of severity.
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- M Eddleston
- Scottish Poisons Information Bureau, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, and Clinical Pharmacology Unit, University of Edinburgh, UK.
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Acute organophosphate insecticide poisoning can manifest 3 different phases of toxic effects, namely, acute cholinergic crisis, intermediate syndrome (IMS), and delayed neuropathy. Among them, IMS has been considered as a major contributing factor of organophosphate-related morbidity and mortality because of its frequent occurrence and probable consequence of respiratory failure. Despite a high incidence, the pathophysiology that underlies IMS remains unclear. Previously proposed mechanisms of IMS include different susceptibility of various cholinergic receptors, muscle necrosis, prolonged acetylcholinesterase inhibition, inadequate oxime therapy, downregulation or desensitization of postsynaptic acetylcholine receptors, failure of postsynaptic acetylcholine release, and oxidative stress-related myopathy. The clinical manifestations of IMS typically occur within 24 to 96 hours, affecting conscious patients without cholinergic signs, and involve the muscles of respiration, proximal limb muscles, neck flexors, and muscles innervated by motor cranial nerves. With appropriate therapy that commonly includes artificial respiration, complete recovery develops 5-18 days later. Patients with atypical manifestations of IMS, especially a relapse or a continuum of acute cholinergic crisis, however, were frequently reported in clinical studies of IMS. The treatment of IMS is mainly supportive. Nevertheless, because IMS generally concurs with severe organophosphate toxicity and persistent inhibition of acetylcholinesterase, early aggressive decontamination, appropriate antidotal therapy, and prompt institution of ventilatory support should be helpful in ameliorating the magnitude and/or the incidence of IMS. Although IMS is well recognized as a disorder of neuromuscular junctions, its exact etiology, incidence, and risk factors are not clearly defined because existing studies are largely small-scale case series and do not employ a consistent and rigorous definition of IMS. Without a clear understanding of the pathophysiology of IMS, specific therapy is not available. The prognosis of IMS, however, is likely to be favorable if respiratory failure can be promptly recognized and treated accordingly.
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- Chen-Chang Yang
- Department of Environmental and Occupational Medicine, National Yang-Ming University School of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.
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Peter JV, Moran JL, Graham PL. Advances in the management of organophosphate poisoning. Expert Opin Pharmacother 2007; 8:1451-64. [PMID: 17661728 DOI: 10.1517/14656566.8.10.1451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Organophosphate (OP) poisoning is commonly encountered in agricultural communities. The mainstay of therapy in OP poisoning is the use of atropine. However, several other therapies have been evaluated. Although oxime has been the most studied antidote, results in humans have been disappointing and limited by the lack of well-designed, prospective, randomised controlled trials. The key factor in determining outcomes in OP poisoning appears to be the timing of antidote administration. Other adjuvants, such as magnesium, fresh frozen plasma and haemoperfusion appear promising, and need to be explored further. A multi-faceted approach may be the answer to improving outcomes in OP poisoning. This review evaluates the advances in OP management over the last 20 years.
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- John Victor Peter
- Christian Medical College & Hospital, Department of Medical Intensive Care, Vellore, India.
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Peter JV, Moran JL, Graham P. Oxime therapy and outcomes in human organophosphate poisoning: an evaluation using meta-analytic techniques. Crit Care Med 2006; 34:502-10. [PMID: 16424734 DOI: 10.1097/01.ccm.0000198325.46538.ad] [Citation(s) in RCA: 89] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The status of oximes in human organophosphate poisoning is controversial. This analysis compares the outcomes of therapy with or without oximes. DESIGN Quantitative analysis using meta-analytic techniques. METHODS Controlled trials of oximes in human organophosphate poisoning were identified by search of MEDLINE and TOXLINE (1966 to May 2005) and review of published articles. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS Of the 3,122 articles on organophosphate poisoning identified by electronic search, 116 related to oxime use in human organophosphate poisoning. Seven trials, including two randomized controlled trials, compared oximes with standard medical care. Varying dosage schedules of pralidoxime or obidoxime were used. The effects of oxime therapy on mortality rate, mechanical ventilation, incidence of intermediate syndrome, and need for intensive care therapy were analyzed and expressed as risk difference (positive values indicating oxime harm). The random effects estimator was reported because of underlying heterogeneity of treatment effects between study types. No statistically significant association of oxime therapy was demonstrated for either mortality (risk difference 0.09, 95% confidence interval -0.08 to 0.27), ventilatory requirements (risk difference 0.16, 95% confidence interval -0.07 to 0.38), or the incidence of intermediate syndrome (risk difference 0.16, 95% confidence interval -0.12 to 0.45), although point estimates of effect suggested harm. An increased need for intensive care therapy (risk difference 0.19, 95% confidence interval 0.01 to 0.36) was apparent with oxime therapy. CONCLUSIONS Based on the current available data on human organophosphate poisoning, oxime was associated with either a null effect or possible harm. The lack of current prospective randomized controlled trials, with appropriate patient stratification, mandates ongoing assessment of the role of oximes in organophosphate poisoning.
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- John V Peter
- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville SA, Australia
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Venkatesh S, Kavitha ML, Zachariah A, Oommen A. Progression of Type I to Type II paralysis in acute organophosphorous poisoning: Is oxidative stress significant? Arch Toxicol 2005; 80:354-61. [PMID: 16374596 DOI: 10.1007/s00204-005-0053-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2005] [Accepted: 11/14/2005] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Organophosphorous poisoning is a common method of deliberate self-harm in countries where the pesticides are readily available and can result in type I, II and/or III paralysis. The in-hospital morbidity and mortality of the poisoning are mostly associated with type II paralysis (intermediate syndrome). The aim of this study was to determine the role of oxidative stress in relation to the severity of poisoning and development of type II paralysis in patients suffering from acute organophosphate poisoning. This prospective study was carried out at the Christian Medical College Hospital. Thirty-two patients with acute organophosphorous poisoning, admitted in one medical unit over 17 months, were included in the study. They were clinically assessed for severity of poisoning and paralysis during the first 10 days of their hospitalisation. Temporal profiles of butyrylcholinesterase (BuChE) and oxidative stress parameters, for 4, 7 and 10 days of hospitalisation, were established in 25 of these patients. Type I and II paralysis were associated with severe poisoning. The majority of patients with type II paralysis had prior evidence of type I paralysis. The pattern of muscles that were paralysed in type I paralysis occurring alone and in type I paralysis proceeding to type II paralysis were similar. BuChE was significantly inhibited in all patients. Oxidative stress occurred in acute organophosphate poisoned patients and was greater in severe poisoning. The results suggest that type I paralysis may progress to type II paralysis in severely poisoned patients. They demonstrate early occurrence of oxidative stress in severe acute organophosphate poisoning. However, the development of type II paralysis is not associated with the level of oxidative stress. They suggest that mechanisms other than acetylcholine induced oxidative stress may be involved in the progression of type I to type II paralysis.
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- S Venkatesh
- Neurochemistry Laboratory, Department of Neurological Sciences, Christian Medical College, 632 004 Vellore, India.
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Kimura K, Yokoyama K, Sato H, Nordin RB, Naing L, Kimura S, Okabe S, Maeno T, Kobayashi Y, Kitamura F, Araki S. Effects of pesticides on the peripheral and central nervous system in tobacco farmers in Malaysia: studies on peripheral nerve conduction, brain-evoked potentials and computerized posturography. INDUSTRIAL HEALTH 2005; 43:285-94. [PMID: 15895843 DOI: 10.2486/indhealth.43.285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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We examined the effects of pesticides on the central and peripheral nervous system in the setting of a tobacco farm at a developing country. Maximal motor and sensory nerve conduction velocities (MCV and SCV, respectively) in the median, sural and tibial nerves, postural sway, and brain-evoked potentials (auditory event-related and visual-evoked potentials) were measured in 80 male tobacco farmers and age- and sex-matched 40 controls in Kelantan, Malaysia. Median SCV (finger-wrist) in farmers using Delsen (mancozeb, dithiocarbamate fungicide), who showed significant decrease of serum cholinesterase activities, were significantly lower compared with the controls. Sural SCV in farmers using Fastac (alpha-cypermethrin, pyrethroid insecticide) and median MCV (elbow-wrist) in farmers using Tamex (butralin, dinitroaniline herbicide) were significantly slowed compared with their respective controls. In Delsen (mancozeb, dithiocarbamate) users, the power of postural sway of 0-1 Hz was significantly larger than that in the controls both in the anterior-posterior direction with eyes open and in the right-left direction with eyes closed. The former type of sway was also significantly increased in Tamaron (methamidophos, organophosphorus insecticide) users. In conclusion, nerve conduction velocities and postural sway seem to be sensitive indicators of the effects of pesticides on the central and peripheral nervous system.
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- Kaoru Kimura
- Department of Public Health, Graduate School of Medicine, University of Tokyo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
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Cherian M, Roshini C, Peter J, Cherian A. Oximes in organophosphorus poisoning. Indian J Crit Care Med 2005. [DOI: 10.4103/0972-5229.19682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Bajgar J. Organophosphates/nerve agent poisoning: mechanism of action, diagnosis, prophylaxis, and treatment. Adv Clin Chem 2004; 38:151-216. [PMID: 15521192 DOI: 10.1016/s0065-2423(04)38006-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 500] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OP/nerve agents are still considered as important chemicals acting on living organisms and are widely used. They are characterized according to their action as compounds influencing cholinergic nerve transmission via inhibition of AChE. Modeling of this action and extrapolation of experimental data from animals to humans is more possible for highly toxic agents than for the OP. The symptoms of intoxication comprise nicotinic, muscarinic, and central symptoms; for some OP/nerve agents, a delayed neurotoxicity is observed. Cholinesterases (AChE and BuChE) are characterized as the main enzymes involved in the toxic effect of these compounds, including molecular forms. The activity of both enzymes (and molecular forms) is influenced by inhibitors (reversible, irreversible, and allosteric) and other factors, such as pathological states. There are different methods for cholinesterase determination; however, the most frequent is the method based on the hydrolysis of thiocholine esters and subsequent detection of free SH-group of the released thiocholine. The diagnosis of OP/nerve agent poisoning is based on anamnesis, the clinical status of the intoxicated organism, and on cholinesterase determination in the blood. For nerve agent intoxication, AChE in the red blood cell is more diagnostically important than BuChE activity in the plasma. This enzyme is a good diagnostic marker for intoxication with OP pesticides. Some other biochemical examinations are recommended, especially arterial blood gas, blood pH, minerals, and some other specialized parameters usually not available in all clinical laboratories. These special examinations are important for prognosis of the intoxication, for effective treatment, and for retrospective analysis of the agent used for exposure. Some principles of prophylaxis against OP/nerve agent poisoning comprising the administration of reversible cholinesterase inhibitors such as pyridostigmine (alone or in combination with other drugs), scavengers such as preparations of cholinesterases, some therapeutic drugs, and possible combinations are given. Basic principles of the treatment of nerve agent OP poisoning are described. They are based on the administration of anticholinergics (mostly atropine but some other anticholinergics can be recommended) as a symptomatic treatment, cholinesterase reactivators as a causal treatment (different types but without a universal reactivator against all OP/nerve agents) as the first aid and medical treatment, and anticonvulsants, preferably diazepam though some other effective benzodiazepines are available. New drugs for the treatment are under experimental study based on new approaches to the mechanism of action. Future trends in the complex research of these compounds, which is important not only for the treatment of intoxication but also for the quantitative and qualitative increase of our knowledge of toxicology, neurochemistry, neuropharmacology, clinical biochemistry, and analytical chemistry in general, are characterized.
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- Jirí Bajgar
- Purkyne Military Medical Academy, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
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Güven M, Sungur M, Eser B, Sari I, Altuntaş F. The effects of fresh frozen plasma on cholinesterase levels and outcomes in patients with organophosphate poisoning. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2004; 42:617-23. [PMID: 15462154 DOI: 10.1081/clt-200026967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study is to determine the effects of fresh frozen plasma, as a source of cholinesterase, on butyrylcholinesterase (BuChE; plasma or pseudo cholinesterase) levels and outcomes in patients with organophosphate poisoning. MATERIALS AND METHODS This prospective study was performed at the Department of Intensive Care of Erciyes University Medical School. Over 2 yrs, patients admitted to the ICU for OP poisoning were entered into the study. OP poisoning was diagnosed on the basis of history and BuChE levels. All patients received atropine. Fresh frozen plasma was given to 12 patients. The study was approved by the Ethical Committee, and verbal informed consent was obtained. RESULTS Thirty-three patients were included in the study. BuChE levels measured at admission and the pralidoxime and atropine doses administered were not different between groups (p>0.05). Although intermediate syndrome developed in 28.6% of patients receiving pralidoxime, there were no intermediate syndrome cases in patients receiving plasma prior to developing intermediate syndrome. The mortality rates were 14.3% in the pralidoxime group and 0% in the plasma+atropine+pralidoxime group. Two patients received plasma after developing the intermediate syndrome, and one patient who received only atropine died. BuChE levels of fresh frozen plasma were 4069.5 +/- 565.1 IU/L. Every two bags of plasma provided an increase in BuChE levels of approximately 461.7 +/- 142.1 IU/L. CONCLUSION Fresh frozen plasma therapy increases BuChE levels in patients with organophosphate poisonings. The administration of plasma may also prevent the development of intermediate syndrome and related mortality. Plasma (fresh frozen or freshly prepared) therapy may be used as an alternative or adjunctive treatment method in patients with organophosphate pesticide poisoning, especially in cases not given pralidoxime. Further randomized controlled and animal studies are required to infer a definitive result.
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- Muhammet Güven
- Department of Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University Medical School, 38039, Kayseri, Turkey.
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John M, Oommen A, Zachariah A. Muscle injury in organophosphorous poisoning and its role in the development of intermediate syndrome. Neurotoxicology 2003; 24:43-53. [PMID: 12564381 DOI: 10.1016/s0161-813x(02)00111-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Muscle injury and its role in the development of Type II paralysis was studied in 25 patients with acute organophosphate poisoning. All patients were assessed for severity of poisoning at admission and through the course of poisoning for the development and duration of intermediate syndrome (IS) (Type II paralysis). Blood levels of acetylcholinesterase, creatine kinase, creatine kinase MM, LDH and LDH5 were estimated through the course of the poisoning. Of the 25 patients, 22 were severely poisoned and 3 had mild to moderate poisoning. Severely poisoned patients had a significantly greater rate of developing intermediate syndrome (17/22) (P = 0.026). Type I paralysis and fasciculations occurred in 76 and 70.5% of patients who developed intermediate syndrome, in comparison to 38 and 50%, respectively, of those who did not develop intermediate syndrome. Weakness developed in the same groups of muscles in both Types I and II paralysis but was of longer duration in patients who developed Type II paralysis. Acetylcholinesterase was inhibited > 90% throughout the course of poisoning with greater inhibition in patients with longer duration intermediate syndrome. Muscle injury was seen in all patients beginning at admission, peaking over the first 5 days and then declining over the next 5 days. Temporal profiles of blood muscle isoenzymes showed significantly greater muscle injury in those patients with greater severity of poisoning at admission, those who developed intermediate syndrome and in patients with longer duration intermediate syndrome. The findings of this study suggest that Types I and II paralysis in organophosphate poisoning are not separate syndromes but a clinical continuum determined by the severity of poisoning. The magnitude of organophosphate exposure and of muscle injury during the cholinergic crises appears to determine the occurrence and severity of intermediate syndrome.
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- M John
- Department of Medicine Unit 1, Christian Medical College Hospital, Vellore 632 004, India
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