Acute organophosphorus toxicity in a regional hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa: A retrospective chart review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Intentional and accidental organophosphorus exposures pose a significant healthcare-related burden on South African communities. This study will review the demographics, characteristics and clinical course of patients presenting with features of acute organophosphorus toxicity to a regional Emergency Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Methods

This was a retrospective chart review of all patients treated for possible acute organophosphorus toxicity from January 2020 to August 2021.

Results

A total of 205 patients were identified of which 134 patients were included in the study. The median age was 26 years with a male predominance (male= 56%, female=44%). 109 patients (81.3%) survived, 18 patients (13.4%) demised and the outcome of 7 patients (5.2%) was

SUBMITTER: Khonje V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10160343 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature