STUDY OF PREDICTORS FOR VENTILATORY SUPPORT IN PATIENTS OF ORGANOPHOSPHORUS COMPOUND POISONING

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Organophosphorus compound poisoning used most commonly for suicidal attempts which is seen frequently in farmers of younger age group of lower socio-economic status from rural areas. Identifying the factors which help in predicting the need for ventilatory support in organophosphorus compound poisoning helps to decrease in morbidity and mortality.