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Acute amitraz intoxication in human.

S Ulukaya1, K Demirag, A R Moral

  • 1Ege University Hospital, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Bornova, Izmir, Turkey.

Intensive Care Medicine
|June 30, 2001
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Acute amitraz intoxication presents rapidly with severe symptoms, including altered consciousness and respiratory failure. However, patients typically show fast clinical improvement with intensive care unit (ICU) management.

Area of Science:

  • Toxicology
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Clinical Pharmacology

Background:

  • Amitraz is an insecticide with potential for human intoxication.
  • Intoxication can occur via ingestion, inhalation, or dermal absorption.
  • Understanding the clinical manifestations and management is crucial for patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the clinical profiles of patients with acute amitraz intoxication.
  • To document the therapies instituted for these patients.
  • To provide insights into the management of amitraz poisoning.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective study design was employed.
  • Data were collected from patients admitted to a multidisciplinary intensive care unit (ICU).
  • Ten patients with confirmed acute amitraz intoxication were evaluated.

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Main Results:

  • Patients aged 4-34 years presented with symptoms like altered consciousness, nausea, vomiting, and dizziness.
  • Major clinical findings included somnolence, coma, miosis/mydriasis, bradycardia, respiratory failure, and temperature dysregulation.
  • Mechanical ventilation was required for respiratory failure; elevated blood glucose and urinary output were noted in some cases.

Conclusions:

  • Acute amitraz intoxication symptoms manifest rapidly and can be severe.
  • Despite initial severity, clinical conditions tend to improve quickly with appropriate care.
  • This rare intoxication necessitates careful monitoring and intensive care unit (ICU) management.