| Literature DB >> 25610267 |
Stalin Viswanathan1, Shanthi Kumar2, Balamurugesan Kandan1.
Abstract
A 17 year old male developed adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), seizures, intravascular hemolysis and peripheral neuropathy following self-poisoning with a pesticide containing 14.5% indoxacarb. He was managed conservatively with fluid management, antibiotics, mechanical ventilation and physiotherapy. There is limited data concerning the human toxicity of indoxacarb. This case demonstrates that findings from animal studies, such as seizures, respiratory distress, and intravascular hemolysis are possible following self-poisoning in humans. In this patient, partial recovery was achieved following supportive care.Entities:
Keywords: ARDS; indoxacarbs; neurotoxicity; orange urine
Year: 2013 PMID: 25610267 PMCID: PMC4261489 DOI: 10.5152/eajm.2013.27
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Eurasian J Med ISSN: 1308-8734