Pendimethalin Poisoning: A Case Report
Authors/Creators
- 1. Assistant Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology, Pt. B.D. Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak, India
- 2. Senior resident, Department of Anaesthesiology, Pt. B.D. Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak
- 3. Associate Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology, Pt. B.D. Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak
- 4. Postgraduate Student, Department of Anaesthesiology, Pt. B.D. Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak
Description
In India majority of the population (around 65%) live in rural area. Pendimethalin is a commonly used herbicide with slight toxicity. Suicidal or accidental poisoning from this herbicide is rare. We are reporting a case of a 15 year old female who presented in emergency with history of vomiting, altered sensorium and generalized weakness after alleged history of ingestion of concentrated pendimethalin. She developed aspiration pneumonitis so was admitted in intensive care unit. There she recovered after receiving supportive treatment.
Abstract (English)
In India majority of the population (around 65%) live in rural area. Pendimethalin is a commonly used herbicide with slight toxicity. Suicidal or accidental poisoning from this herbicide is rare. We are reporting a case of a 15 year old female who presented in emergency with history of vomiting, altered sensorium and generalized weakness after alleged history of ingestion of concentrated pendimethalin. She developed aspiration pneumonitis so was admitted in intensive care unit. There she recovered after receiving supportive treatment.
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2022-05-27
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