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Abamectin poisoning with severely abnormal electroencephalogram: A case report.
1Department of Critical Medicine, 159414Guangyuan First People's Hospital, Guangyuan City, Sichuan Province, People's Republic of China.
Toxicology and Industrial Health
|October 23, 2020
Summary
Severe brain dysfunction from abamectin pesticide poisoning is rare but treatable, even with abnormal electroencephalograms (EEGs). This case highlights the potential for recovery in abamectin poisoning patients with significant neurological symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Toxicology
- Neuroscience
- Clinical Medicine
Background:
- Abamectin pesticide poisoning is a known clinical issue.
- Severe brain dysfunction and abnormal electroencephalograms (EEGs) are rarely reported in abamectin poisoning cases.
Observation:
- A 46-year-old female intentionally ingested 400 mL of 5% abamectin pesticide.
- The patient presented with severe brain dysfunction and abnormal EEG findings.
Findings:
- This case is the first to document EEG characteristics following abamectin poisoning.
- The patient exhibited significant neurological impairment initially, with abnormal EEG patterns.
Implications:
- Abamectin poisoning-induced severe brain dysfunction and abnormal EEGs are potentially reversible.
- Early recognition and management can lead to favorable outcomes in severe abamectin poisoning cases.
