Comparison of Atropine Intravenous Infusion Versus Intermittent Atropine in the Management of Organophosphorus Poisoning in Icu

Abstract

BACKGROUNDComparison of atropine intravenous infusion with intermittent atropine in earlier recovery, atropinisation and complications of organophosphorus poisoning. It is very commonly seen in Indian population among patients admitted in hospital/ICU. Organophosphorus compounds bind irreversibly to the acetylcholinesterase in the plasma, red cells and cholinergic synapses in the CNS and the PNS.