Pralidoxime and pesticide poisoning: A question of severity?

Emma Louise Walton

doi:10.1016/j.bj.2016.12.001

Pralidoxime and pesticide poisoning: A question of severity?

Biomed J. 2016 Dec;39(6):373-375. doi: 10.1016/j.bj.2016.12.001.

Author

Emma Louise Walton¹

Affiliation

¹ Staff Writer at the Biomedical Journal, 56 Dronningens Gate, 7012 Trondheim, Norway. Electronic address: ewalton86@gmail.com.

Abstract

In this issue of the Biomedical Journal, we highlight new data supporting the use of pralidoxime in the treatment of cases of organophosphate poisoning, which also suggest that WHO treatment guidelines should be updated. We also learn about a modified surgical technique to repair severe spinal injuries, as well as new insight into the structure of human adenovirus that could inform vaccine development.

Keywords: Butyrylcholinesterase; Organophosphate poisoning; Pralidoxime.

Publication types

Editorial
Introductory Journal Article

MeSH terms

Humans
Organophosphate Poisoning / drug therapy*
Pesticides / pharmacology*
Pralidoxime Compounds / therapeutic use*

Substances

Pesticides
Pralidoxime Compounds
pralidoxime