STUDY OF SERUM AMYLASE AND SERUM CHOLINESTERASE IN ORGANOPHOSPHORUS POISONING

Abstract

Background and Objectives: Poisoning due to Organophosphorus (OP) compounds is most commonly seen. Earlier plasma cholinesterase level was used to assess the severity of poisoning and determine the clinical course. Presently serum amylase is being recommended as a better indicator of severity. Hence in this study correlation between plasma cholinesterase and serum amylase is being studied as a prognostic indicator in OP poisoning.