Utilization of plasmapheresis for organophosphate intoxication: A case report

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DİŞEL N. R., AÇIKALIN AKPINAR A., KEKEÇ Z., SEBE A.

TURKISH JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE, vol.16, pp.69-71, 2016 (Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Case Report
  • Volume: 16
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.69-71
  • Çukurova University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Organophosphate (OP) compounds are extremely toxic chemicals that may be absorbed via skin, con- junctiva, gastrointestinal and respiratory systems. Treatment of OP poisoning is a critical and aggressive process which includes decontamination, antidote administration (atropin and oximes), mechanical ventilation support and extracorporeal elimination procedures if needed. Here we present a young fe- male patient who was unintentionally poisoned by an OP (trichlorfon) after using it to moisture her skin. The importance of this patient is the dermal disease that makes her unprotective to dermal exposure of chemicals and application of plasmapheresis to treat her poisoning.