Reporte de caso de intoxicación por amitraz

Daniel Rosas Saldarriaga; Marie Claire Berrouet Mejía

doi:10.18566/medupb.v36n1.a010

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Published: 2017-06-15

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18566/medupb.v36n1.a010

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Rosas Saldarriaga, D., & Berrouet Mejía, M. C. (2017). Amitraz poisoning: A Case Report. Medicina UPB, 36(1), 80-83. https://doi.org/10.18566/medupb.v36n1.a010

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Societal impact

Daniel Rosas Saldarriaga

CES University.

Marie Claire Berrouet Mejía

Medellín General Hospital.

Abstract

Amitraz poisoning is not frequent in Colombia. The objectives of this case report are to consider the atypical poisoning in an elderly patient and to emphasize the associated toxic-kinetic and toxic-dynamic aspects. The literature mainly consists of case reports and case series in North America. There is a need for the health personnel involved in the treatment of these patients to recognize key aspects of its physiopathology and treatment. The case reported involves a male patient aged 73 with amitraz poisoning, initially without alterations after 33 hours, presenting sensory alterations and respiratory compromise requiring attention in the Special Care Unit (SCU). The patient recovered satisfactorily.

Keywords:

insecticides, poisoning, physiopathology

Author Biographies

Daniel Rosas Saldarriaga, CES University.

Medicine student, CES University. Medellin Colombia.

Marie Claire Berrouet Mejía, Medellín General Hospital.

Clinical Toxicologist, Hospital General de Medellín-Clínica SOMA. CES University Professor. Member of the Colombian Clinical Toxicology Association. Medellin Colombia.

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