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Paraquat Poisoning in Children |
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| Authors: | Brian J. McDonagh John Martin |
| Abstract: | Four children with paraquat poisoning are described, with 2 fatalities. In one fatal case delay in treatment occurred as the nature of the ingested fluid was uncertain. A method for rapid detection of paraquat in the urine is referred to. The treatment of paraquat poisoning consists of immediate gastric lavage and forced osmotic diuresis. |
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