TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1975//
TI  - Organophosphates--a pediatric hazard
JO  - American family physician
A1  - Mayer, Betty Wendt
A1  - Schlackman, N.
SP  - 121
EP  - 124
VL  - 11
IS  - 5
N2  - These agents act as anticholinesterases. Signs of toxicity are: overactivity of the parasympathetic nervous system, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, sweating, abdominal cramps and copious secretions. Large doses may cause sustained depolarization of the motor end plate, leading to muscular paralysis. Death may ensue from respiratory failure. The extensive and often careless use of insecticides, fungicides and pesticides makes organophosphates a particular pediatric hazard. Atropine and pralidoxime chloride are effective for therapy.<p /> <p>Language: en</p> 
LA  - en
SN  - 0002-838X
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -