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- Title
Delayed onset neuropathy along with recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy due to organophosphate poisoning and the role of physiotherapy rehabilitation.
- Authors
Shetye, Jaimala Vijay; Surkar, Swati M.; Karnik, Niteen D.; Mehta, Amita A.
- Abstract
Organophosphorus poisoning is a major global cause of health problems and the leading cause of mortality and morbidity in the developing countries. In this, the inhibition of acetyl-choline esterase and neurotoxic esterase along with nicotinic receptor involvement produces three well-identified and documented clinical phases: The initial cholinergic phase, which is a medical emergency often requiring management in an intensive care unit; the intermediate syndrome, during which prolonged ventilator care is necessary; and finally delayed neurotoxicity. Vocal cord paralysis is rare and leads to aphonia. Role of physiotherapy rehabilitation is substantial in all three stages and aims at early weaning off from mechanical ventilator until the functional independence and community integration of the patient.
- Subjects
POISONING; PARALYSIS; VOCAL cord diseases; PHYSICAL therapy; REHABILITATION; INTENSIVE care units; PERIPHERAL neuropathy; NEUROTOXICOLOGY; ORGANOPHOSPHORUS compounds; SUICIDAL behavior; SYNDROMES; DIAGNOSIS; THERAPEUTICS
- Publication
Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine, 2014, Vol 18, Issue S1, p102
- ISSN
0972-5229
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.4103/0972-5229.126082