CASE SERIES::: AMITRAZ POISONING:CLINICAL PROFILE AND MANAGEMENT::: IS STOMACH WASH AN ANTIDOTE??
Journal: International Journal of Advanced Research (Vol.9, No. 01)Publication Date: 2021-01-20
Authors : Deepak K. Nobul Rao Rama Devi Muneeswar Reddy; Jaya Bhaskar;
Page : 200-202
Keywords : Amitraz Stomach Wash;
Abstract
Amitraz compound is a triazapentadiene compound of amidine chemical family and is used as an insecticide/acaricide for controling the ectoparasites in animals.It has been found to be consumed for suicidal poisoning in the region near Tirupati, Andhra Pradeash, India. Here we report a case series of 17 patients who presented to emergency department of SVRR Govt General Hospital Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh with consumption of pure amitraz compound without combination of any other compounds during the time period from JAN 20 to NOV 20. The clinical signs, investigation workup and treatment of these patients is dealt in this case series. A stomach wash done within the golden hours of consumption of this toxic compound proves to be life saving in these patients.
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