Paraquat toxicity. The use of hypoxic ventilation

Demeere, J.L.

Acta Anaesthesiologica Belgica 35(3): 219-230

1984


ISSN/ISBN: 0001-5164
PMID: 6524288
Document Number: 235079
A case of intoxication with paraquat is reported. On admission 3 days after intoxication the patient had high paraquat levels. The treatment consisted of hypoxic ventilation with 14% O2 and 86% N2, hemodialysis and forced diuresis. The patient never exhibited either clinical or radiological signs of pulmonary complications. The toxicology of paraquat and the use of hypoxic ventilation are discussed.

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