Parasuicide by self-injection of an organophosphate insecticide

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Title:	Parasuicide by self-injection of an organophosphate insecticide
Authors:	Premaratna, R. Tilakaratne, Y. Fonseka, M.M.D. Gunatilake, S.B. de Silva, H.J.
Keywords:	Poisoning Insecticides-poisoning Fenthion-poisoning Self-Injurious Behavior
Issue Date:	2001
Publisher:	SAGE Publishing
Citation:	Human and Experimental Toxicology; 20(7): pp.377-378
Abstract:	Parasuicide by ingestion of organophosphate (OP) insecticides is common in Sri Lanka, but the use of the parateral route to self administer the poison is extremely rare. We report a patient who deliberately injected herself intramuscularly with an OP compound with suicidal intent. The clinical manifestations of OP poisoning were unpredictable and posed a therapeutic problem
URI:	http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/1475
ISSN:	0960-3271 (Print) 1477-0903 (Electronic)
Appears in Collections:	Journal/Magazine Articles

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