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Survival after acute endosulfan intoxication.

Y Shemesh1, A Bourvine, D Gold

  • 1Intensive Care Unit, Barzilai Medical Center, Ashkelon, Israel.

Journal of Toxicology. Clinical Toxicology
|January 1, 1988
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This case study details the three-stage clinical progression of a patient who attempted suicide by ingesting endosulfan. The patient survived, marking the first documented case of endosulfan ingestion survival.

Area of Science:

  • Toxicology
  • Clinical Medicine
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Endosulfan is an organochlorine pesticide with significant toxicity.
  • Suicidal ingestion of pesticides poses a severe public health challenge.
  • Understanding the clinical course of pesticide poisoning is crucial for patient management.

Observation:

  • A patient presented after a suicidal attempt involving endosulfan ingestion.
  • The clinical course evolved through distinct stages: acute cardiac/convulsive, subacute pulmonary/convulsive, and slow recovery.
  • This represents the first reported survivor of endosulfan ingestion.

Findings:

  • Endosulfan poisoning can manifest with multi-organ involvement, including cardiac and pulmonary systems.
  • Neurological symptoms like convulsions are a prominent feature.

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  • A staged recovery pattern was observed, highlighting the potential for survival even after severe poisoning.

    • Implications:

    • This case expands the understanding of endosulfan toxicity and its potential clinical trajectory.
    • It suggests that aggressive supportive care may lead to survival in severe endosulfan poisoning cases.
    • Further research into the specific mechanisms and management of endosulfan toxicity is warranted.