Module XXIII - Pesticide Poisoning PART 1

Friday August 20, 1999 - Question 14


A 35 yo male presents to the ED after ingestion a diazinon product of unknown concentration.  While in the ED, he became symptomatic c/o muscle weakness, diaphoresis, salivation, rales, and irritability.  The physician called the poison center for recommendations on what laboratory values to obtain, initial treatment and monitoring parameters.  What would you tell her?
 

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