Reduced Levels of Serum Potassium and Plasma Cholinesterase in Acute Organophosphate Poisoning: Possible Predictive Markers
Background: It is becoming apparent that although inhibition of cholinesterase plays a key role in organophosphate (OP) toxicity, other factors are also important. One of the contributing factors for severity of OP poisoning is electrolyte imbalances such as hypokalemia. This study was aimed at eval...
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| Language: | English |
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Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
2014-06-01
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| Series: | Asia Pacific Journal of Medical Toxicology |
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| Online Access: | http://apjmt.mums.ac.ir/pdf_3046_8115a6ea4914aaf79a13738b8ed01b4c.html |