Paraquat‐induced acute kidney and liver injury: Case report of a survivor from Bangladesh
Md Asaduzzaman, Monotush Ronjon Chando, Nasad Ahmed, Khandaker Mohammad Rezwanul Islam, M. M. Jahangir Alam, Soumitra Roy
Abstract
Despite high fatality following paraquat ingestion, a few percentages of patients survive even after organ damage appears. We need to focus more on careful clinical and laboratory monitoring. Early diagnosis and Supportive therapy are crucial.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineParaquatIngestionAcute kidney injuryCase fatality rateIntensive care medicineRescue therapyKidneyPathologyInternal medicineEpidemiologyChemistryBiochemistryParaquat toxicity studies and treatmentsHeme Oxygenase-1 and Carbon MonoxidePoisoning and overdose treatments