Shockley L W
Emergency Physicians Professional Association, Minneapolis, MN 55435.
J Toxicol Clin Toxicol. 1989;27(3):183-92. doi: 10.3109/15563658909038582.
Malathion is an organophosphate insecticide that is toxic to humans. Deaths are related to respiratory failure. The traditional treatment has included oxygen, ventilatory support, and intravenous administration of atropine. A case is presented in which a patient with moderate to severe malathion poisoning was also treated with inhaled nebulized atropine with apparently favorable results. The rationale for this approach to therapy is discussed.
