Trends in the use of pesticides and pestiside residues on Queensland wool

Ward, Michael P.; Armstrong, R. T. F.

doi:10.1111/j.1751-0813.1998.tb12286.x

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“…It is possible that presentations with organophosphate poisoning to Australian hospitals may increase in the future because of occupational, social and military factors. Users of organophosphate pesticides may be predisposed to toxicity because of background pseudocholinesterase inhibition 7 , which is a particular problem given the increased use of organophosphates by some industries 8 . Increasing rates of suicide in Australia 9 , may also increase the incidence of organophosphate poisonings.…”

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Experiences of Anticholinesterase Pesticide Poisonings in an Australian Tertiary Hospital

Roberts

Buckley

Venkatesh

2005

Anaesth Intensive Care

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There is limited information regarding the management and outcomes of patients presenting with anticholinesterase pesticide poisoning in Australia. Patients presenting to a tertiary referral hospital with anticholinesterase exposures were identified by discharge coding. The medical records of each patient were retrospectively reviewed. Based on clinical outcome, patients were classified as severe or non-severe poisonings. Forty-one presentations were noted between 1990 and 2003. Eight patients (20%) had severe poisoning of which tachycardia, fasciculations with weakness and metabolic acidosis were common manifestations. The diagnosis was delayed in four patients due to the absence of a clear history, which did not influence patient outcomes or put hospital staff at risk of nosocomial poisoning. The median length of hospital stay was prolonged in severe poisonings (20 days) compared to 12 hours in other patients. Two cases of intermediate syndrome were attributed to fenthion and diazinon, and one case of delayed polyneuropathy to trichlorfon. Cholinesterase activities were performed in only 49% of presentations. The overall mortality was 2.4% (1 death) and the mortality in patients with severe poisoning was 12.5%. The incidence of anticholinesterase poisoning in Australia is low. These outcomes were favourable and comparable with other published data. Measures to enhance the knowledge of medical staff supplemented by validated treatment protocols should be developed. For less significant exposures, an emphasis on adequate documentation of cholinergic signs and cholinesterase activities is necessary for rapid triage and may also have potential forensic implications if not performed.

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Experiences of Anticholinesterase Pesticide Poisonings in an Australian Tertiary Hospital

Roberts

Buckley

Venkatesh

2005

Anaesth Intensive Care

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“…Research has recently been conducted on residues of OP and SP on Queensland wool. 4,5 However, IGRs in Queensland have not been investigated. The aim of this study was to estimate the amount of IGR residues on Queensland wool.…”

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“…In either of these cases, their use may reduce residues on Queensland wool by the effective control of louse infestation shortly after shearing (eliminating the need for second or third treatments) and by provision of longer term protection against blowfly strike (than that given by OP or SP products). The use of IGRs is increasing in the Queensland wool industry, 5 and the effect of such a change to the environment, occupational health and safety issues and the image of wool need to be considered.…”

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Residues of insect growth regulators on Queensland wool

Ward¹,

Armstrong²

1998

Aust Veterinary J

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“…Amounts of pesticides in Queensland wool and application practices used by Queensland woolgrowers have been reported for the period 1993 to 1997. [4][5][6] Over this period, a decrease in the amounts of OP and SP residues was observed. Pesticides to control infestations of lice appear to be the major contributor to the amount of residues in wool.…”

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