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Lyn P.C.W., . Puffer fish: four case reports in Sabah. pp. 31-34. ISSN 0300-5283
Abstract
Four cases of puffer fish poisoning with one death in a family are described. Acute respiratory cessation probably resulted from both depression of medullary centres and muscular paralysis by neurotoxin. Artificial ventilation is the single most effective therapeutic measure and should be considered in all severe cases. Delay in treatment may result in death. Anticholinestrases are not known to confer any benefit. Medical staff in coastal hospitals should familiarise themselves with the management of puffer fish poisoning.
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Abstract
Four cases of puffer fish poisoning with one death in a family are described. Acute respiratory cessation probably resulted from both depression of medullary centres and muscular paralysis by neurotoxin. Artificial ventilation is the single most effective therapeutic measure and should be considered in all severe cases. Delay in treatment may result in death. Anticholinestrases are not known to confer any benefit. Medical staff in coastal hospitals should familiarise themselves with the management of puffer fish poisoning.
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| Item Type: | Article |
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| Additional Information: | Ill.; 3 ref. Summary (En) |
| AGROVOC Term: | TAMBOR (PEZ) |
| AGROVOC Term: | ENVENENAMIENTO |
| AGROVOC Term: | TOXINAS |
| AGROVOC Term: | SABAH/ SINTOMAS |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan |
| Last Modified: | 24 Apr 2025 05:54 |
| URI: | http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/18887 |
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