Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
Vol. 15 No. 4 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

Acute Pyrethroids Insecticide Ingestion in An Elderly Patient

Yhan Batista (Unknown)
Novira Widajanti (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
16 Aug 2021

Abstract

Insecticide ingestion is not an uncommon phenomenon found in daily practices. An elderly woman, 69-yearold,was rushed to emergency room due to household cleaning liquid ingestion. There was a history of previoussuicide attempt and severe depressive episode before. Since there was no sign of severe intoxication, patientreceived symptomatic treatment. Patient was discharged with symptomatic treatment and antidepressants.

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