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Original Article
Korean J Med. 2009;77(5):1268-1273.
항산화제 및 혈액관류 병합요법으로 생존한 Paraquat 중독 치험 3예
전경홍·강명수·최원석·김 향, , ,
Three cases of paraquat poisoning treated with antioxidants and hemoperfusion
Kyung Hong Jun, Myung Soo Kang, Won Seok Choi, Hyang Kim


Abstract
Paraquat is a very potent herbicide and has produced many fatalities through indiscriminate use and suicide. Death is usually caused by pulmonary fibrosis with the ingestion of more than one mouthful of 20% paraquat. We experienced three cases of paraquat poisoning treated without pulmonary injury. Patients swallowed one to two mouthfuls of 20% commercial paraquat. Hemoperfusion was performed within a few hours after ingestion, and then combination therapy with several antioxidants, steroid, and diuretics was performed. The patients recovered completely without pulmonary injury. (Korean J Med 77:S1268-S1273, 2009)

Keywords :Paraquat, Hemoperfusion, Antioxidants
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