Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Accidental paraquat poisonings.

J H Havill, R P Rothwell, L Chin

    The New Zealand Medical Journal
    |June 22, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary

    Accidental paraquat ingestion can be fatal, with no effective treatment available after significant absorption. This review covers clinical signs and current management strategies for paraquat poisoning.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Is lower dose of intramuscular dexamethasone injection beneficial in reducing neonatal respiratory morbidity for elective caesarean section deliveries at 37 to 38 weeks? An observational study.

    The Medical journal of Malaysia·2021
    Same author

    Poster - Thur Eve - 58: The clinical significance of couch top modeling in VMAT and IMRT treatment planning.

    Medical physics·2017
    Same author

    Anticardiolipin antibodies and lupus anticoagulants among women undergoing in vitro fertilization in Jamaica.

    The West Indian medical journal·2013
    Same author

    HOXA1 drives melanoma tumor growth and metastasis and elicits an invasion gene expression signature that prognosticates clinical outcome.

    Oncogene·2013
    Same author

    Propofol sedation in patients undergoing colonoscopy in Jamaica.

    The West Indian medical journal·2012
    Same author

    Whole recombinant yeast vaccine induces antitumor immunity and improves survival in a genetically engineered mouse model of melanoma.

    Gene therapy·2011

    Area of Science:

    • Toxicology
    • Clinical Medicine
    • Environmental Health

    Background:

    • Paraquat herbicide poisoning is a significant global health concern.
    • Accidental ingestion poses a serious risk of mortality.
    • Limited treatment options exist for severe paraquat exposure.

    Observation:

    • Presents three cases of fatal accidental paraquat ingestion.
    • Highlights the rapid progression and severity of paraquat toxicity.
    • Documents the clinical course and outcomes in affected individuals.

    Findings:

    • No consistently effective antidote or treatment is currently available for paraquat poisoning.
    • Early supportive care and decontamination are crucial but often insufficient.
    • Significant absorption leads to multi-organ failure and death.

    Implications:

    • Underscores the need for improved public awareness and safety measures regarding paraquat.
    • Emphasizes the critical importance of preventing paraquat ingestion.
    • Calls for further research into novel therapeutic strategies for paraquat toxicity.

    Related Experiment Videos