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Chlorinated hydrocarbons
Examples :DDT ,Toxaphene
Absorption
Rapidly absorbed produce CNS manifestations
NBs:
*Emesis is indicated except if comatosed,
convulsing,absent gag reflex
*Activated charcoal +saline cathartics
I said SALINE NOT OIL based
Oil based is contraindicated because it increase absorption
of the hydrocarbons
*Control convulsions by Diazepam
*supportive measures for hepatic & renal failure
النفتالين بتاع العتة شائع التسمم بيه في الطفال يقول ايه ماما مخبية
مني اللبان في الدولب ويروح واكل قرصين تلتة
Fatal dose 1-2 gm
Clinical picture
GIT irritation
CNS manifestations
Hemolysis in big dose
Ttt
Gastric lavage with activated charcoal
Bicarbonate IV
Blood transfusion if there is hemolysis
Warfarin
coagulopathy &Haemorrhage
ttt :Vit K 1:20 mg IV
Fresh blood transfusion
Weed killer
Divided into
1- Dinitrophenol &dinitro –ortho cresol
2- Paraquate
2-Paraquate
Oral route is the usual route
C/P
Local effect Systemic effect
*Local ulceration of Following massive
epithelial surface ingestion greter than
30 mg/kg
In the form of
pulmonary edema
*Burning &ulceration ,cardiac failure ,renal
of lips ,tongue failure ,hepatic failure
&pharynx &convulsions ==due to
CNS involvement
Progressive pulmonary
fibrosis ,hypoxia
&Death
Ttt
GL
Skin decontamination
Forced diuresis or charcoal haemoperfusion
Care of kidneys ,liver &lungs
corticosteroids