Ambiguous Phorate Granules for Sesame Seeds Linked to Accidental Organophosphate Fatal Poisoning

Authors

  • S Khatiwada Department of Anesthesiology and Critcal Care, BPKIHS, Dharan
  • M Tripathi Department of Anesthesiology, SGPGI, Lakhnau
  • K Pokharel Department of Anesthesiology and Critcal Care, BPKIHS, Dharan
  • R Acharya Department of Otolaryngology and H.N.S, Nobel Medical College, Biratnagar
  • A Subedi Department of Anesthesiology and Critcal Care, BPKIHS, Dharan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.67

Abstract

Ingestion of organophosphate compound for suicidal attempt is a major health problem in developing countries. However, unintentional ingestion by an adult is rare. An 80-year-old lady and her 30-year-old granddaughter consumed phorate (organophosphate) granules thinking it to be the seeds of sesame. After grinding the granules and mixing with pickle, they consumed the preparation with rice. The granddaughter was brought dead at emergency department and the older lady after resuscitation shifted to intensive care unit. She was extubated on 17th day and discharged on 23rd day. Pesticide formulation resembling any edible items must be withdrawn from the market at the earliest. Stringent regulation on vendors, apparent formulation or packaging and education about the hazards of these compounds can prevent this type of unintentional poisoning.

Keywords: Ambiguous, organophosphate, phorate, sesame seeds, unintentional poisoning.

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Published

2012-03-31

How to Cite

Khatiwada, S., Tripathi, M., Pokharel, K., Acharya, R., & Subedi, A. (2012). Ambiguous Phorate Granules for Sesame Seeds Linked to Accidental Organophosphate Fatal Poisoning. Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 52(185). https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.67

Issue

Vol. 52 No. 185 (2012)

Section

Short Communication

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