Study of victims of organophosphorus compound poisoning: evaluation after medicolegal autopsy
Biswas, S.; Mondal, K.Kumar.; Som, D.; Roy, S.Basu.; Haldar, S.
Journal of the Indian Medical Association 108(9): 568-570
2010
ISSN/ISBN: 0019-5847 PMID: 21510528 Document Number: 15047
Indiscriminate use of organophosphorus compounds (OPC) increases the potential threat of self-poisoning and death. To make a conclusive diagnosis on academic interest a retrospective record-based study was undertaken. Postautopsy studies were carried out on 100 victims of OPC poisoning by collecting data from following 3 sources: Medicolegal autopsy reports, inquest reports, and inpatient case sheets. Mode of ingestion of OPC was to commit suicide. Incidence was more in 20 to 30 years age group, in females and in urban area. Diagnosis was confirmed by history of poison exposure, clinically well-defined cholinergic effects, and characteristic autopsy findings. Early and correct identification of the cause of poisoning enables specific treatment. Restrictions on access of very toxic pesticides through national policies and enforcement, public education on storage and safe use, early recognition of poisoning, and appropriate medical management may reduce the incidence of poisoning and death.
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