Analysis of Cases of Organophosphorous Poisoning- a Clinical Study

Background: Human deaths following poisoning are a matter of great concern. It has high mortality and morbidity. The present study was conducted to assess the organophosphorous poisoning with respect to age, gender, education status etc. Materials & Methods: This is a retrospective study conducted in department of forensic medicine in year 2015. Data of all patients with history and clinical findings of organophosphorous poisoning was retrieved from the department. A proforma was made and information such as name, age, gender, education status etc was recorded. Results: Out of 842 patients of OP poisoning, males were 516 and females were 326. The difference was significant (P0.05). Age group 0-10 years had 78 patients, 11-20 years had 204 patients, age group 21-30 years had 264 patients, age group 31-40 years had 240 patients and above 40 years had 56 patients. The difference was significant (P0.01). Out of 842 patients, 454 were illiterate, 210 had primary school education, 115 had high school education and 63 had education upto diploma or degree. The difference was significant (P0.04). 29% patients were from rural area whereas 71% were from urban area. The difference was significant (P0.01). 45% were farmers, 25% were labourer, 22% were housewives, 6% were students and 2% were businessmen. The difference was significant (P-0.01). Common symptoms like nausea/ vomiting (55%), excessive secretions (50%), muscular weakness (45%), diarrhea (34%), abdominal pain (43%), drowsiness (12%), crackles (72%), tachycardia (24%), bradycardia (22%) and hypotension (8%). Manner of poisoning was accidental in 85%, suicidal in 12% and homicidal in 3%. Conclusion: Lack of education, easy availability, cheapness and unemployment increases the OP poisoning. There should be more awareness among farmers and labourers about harmful effects of OP poisoning.