Evaluation of the Test-mate ChE (Cholinesterase) Field Kit in Acute Organophosphorus Poisoning

Correlation between Serum Creatine Phosphokinase and Severity of Acute Organophosphorus Poisoning: A Prospective Clinical Study (2012-2013

“…The typical clinical picture of cholinergic crisis develops fast, being the basis for clinical diagnosis, which is confirmed by the history and demonstration of cholinesterase inhibition [24]. Despite the benefits of acetylcholinesterase monitoring, this test is not available in most parts of the developing world in which there is a high caseload of OP poisoning [25]. The present study showed that out of 60 patients, 48.3% were males and 51.7% were females.…”

Organophosphate and Carbamate Poisoning

“…Cholinesterase activity levels are often not readily available within a practical time window for emergency clinicians. [64][65][66] However, laboratory testing can provide useful parameters to follow while managing an intoxicated patient and can give insight into the disease course and response to therapy. 22,27,[67][68][69] In general, erythrocyte cholinesterase activity correlates best with neuronal AChE activity at the neuromuscular junction and is the preferred test to evaluate oxime effectiveness.…”

Organophosphate Poisoning and Cholinesterase Level: Case Report

“…The use of "-oximes" has been found to be of no benefit, or possibly harmful, in at least two meta-analyses [19,20]. Several studies try to estimate the role of ACH level and the prognosis of OPP but the results was controversial but these studies confirm that low ACHE associated with longer duration of hospital stay [21][22][23][24].…”