An unusual cause of status epilepticus

JOURNAL TITLE: Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine

Author
1. Krishna Rai
2. Ashu Arora
3. Alok Ahlawat
4. Supradip Ghosh
ISSN
0972-5229
DOI
10.4103/0972-5229.56060
Volume
13
Issue
2
Publishing Year
2009
Pages
2
Author Affiliations
    1. Fortis-Escorts Hospital, Faridabad, Haryana, India
    2. Fortis–Escorts Hospitals, Faridabad, Haryana, India
    3. Fortis Escorts Hospital, Faridabad, Haryana, India
    1. Department of Critical Care, Sarvodaya Hospital, Faridabad, Haryana, India
    1. ICU Sarvodaya Hospital and Research Centre, YMCA Road Sector - 8, Faridabad, Haryana
    1. Consultant Physician Arvodaya Hospital and Research Centre, YMCA Road Sector - 8, Faridabad, Haryana
  • Article keywords
    Deltamethrin, pyrethroid insecticide, status epilepticus

    Abstract

    A 24-year-old female presented with status epilepticus following ingestion of a pyrethroid insecticide Deltamethrin. The pathophysiology, clinical features, and management of pyrethroid poisoning are discussed in this article.

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