Analysis of 1 Cases of Symptomatic Epilepsy Caused by Paraquat Poisoning and Literature Review

  • Yuqiang Sun Emergency Department of the First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning
  • Zhi Liu Emergency Department of the First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning
DOI: https://doi.org/10.18686/aem.v7i2.138
Keywords: paraquat, poisoning, convulsions, pleural effusion, symptomatic epilepsy

Abstract

Objective

To explore an effective diagnosis and treatment scheme for paraquat poisoning and to improve the survival rate of patients.

Methods

Through the case of a paraquat poisoning survivors combined with symptomatic epilepsy, we explore the treatment plan and review the recent literature related to the treatment of paraquat poisoning.

Results

After 6 months of follow-up, the patients survived, liver function and renal function had no obvious abnormalities, lung CT showed mild interstitial lung, and the quality of life of the patients was good.

Conclusion

Rational application of hemoperfusion, hormone and other supportive treatment methods and real-time adjustment of individualized medication according to the patient's condition can effectively improve the survival chance of paraquat poisoning patients.

Published
2018-04-10
Issue
Vol 7 No 2 (2018)
Section
Original Research Article

Copyright (c) 2018 Yuqiang Sun, Zhi Liu

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