Are the outcomes of OPC poisoning different from those of non-OPC chemical poisoning?
Author: Amin et al. Summary: Pesticide poisoning is a major global health hazard that needs immediate care. Although the outcome of OPC poisoning is known, very little effort has been made to elucidate the outcome of non-OPC compound poisoning. This report aimed to compare the outcome of OPCs vs non-OPCs in our setting. This observational study was conducted in Dhaka Medical College (DMC) Hospital for a period of 1 year. A total of 232 confirmed pesticide poisoning cases were sorted out for OPC and non-OPC compounds, interviewed and observed following consenting procedures and ensuring ethical measures. Data analysis was done