Management of Organophosphorus Poisoning: Standard Treatment and Beyond
Sakib Aman, Shrebash Paul, MBBS, Fazle Rabbi Chowdhury,
Critical Care Clinics
1st July, 2021
Self-poisoning with organophosphorus (OP) pesticide contributes to around 110,000 deaths per year worldwide.1 Globally, approximately 1 out of every 6 suicides is due to OP poisoning.1 Countries in South East Asia, China, and Africa bear the brunt of most cases, reflecting the extensive use of OP compounds in agriculture-dependent economies.