Journal of Clinical Case Reports

Ahmed R Ragab

Publications

• Case Report
  Homicidal Attempt by Injection of an Organophosphate Insecticide in a Seven Month-Old Baby
  Author(s): Laila M El- Zalabany and Ahmed R RagabLaila M El- Zalabany and Ahmed R Ragab
  
  The present case reports the first ever case of homicidal poisoning due to injection of an organophosphate insecticide with successful resuscitation and reporting. Case: A 7-month-old baby presented to the emergency department with a history of insect bite since 5 hours by his relatives with a main complaint of irritability, disturbed conscious level, irregular respiration and wheezy chest. The injection site has appeared as oval area of redness and swelling at right elbow region that were noticed by the pediatric emergency department physician, with a medical history of resistance to medications for suspected insect bite (antihistaminic and corticosteroids in pediatric dosage) from referral hospital. By toxicological consultation, we revealed disturbed conscious level (GCS 10), pinpoint pupils and increase all body secretions, salivation, bronchorrhea and incontinence in urine and st.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2165-7920.1000232

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