[Chronic poisoning by organophosphoric VX]

Med Tr Prom Ekol. 1997:(6):7-11.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

Long-term observation of workers engaged into production of VX chemical diagnosed slow progressing manifestation of chronic occupational poisoning with the chemical. The characteristic nervous, digestive, locomotory, visual and cardiovascular symptoms were revealed. The authors presented laboratory and instrumental data on the cases. As the treatment appeared ineffective, further adjustment and improvement of the therapy is required. The article demonstrated the main underlying metabolic disorders that could be addressed by the pathogenetic therapy.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Chemical Industry*
  • Chemical Warfare Agents / poisoning*
  • Cholinesterase Inhibitors / poisoning*
  • Chronic Disease
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Occupational Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Occupations
  • Organothiophosphorus Compounds / poisoning*
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Cholinesterase Inhibitors
  • Organothiophosphorus Compounds
  • VX