Neuromuscular weakness and Type II respiratory failure as a result of chronic and intermediate organophsophate poisoning

Authors

• Saud Al-Faraj

Abstract

We report 3 cases with generalized neuromuscular weakness and Type II hypercapnoeic respiratory failue as a result of respiratory muscle weakness. This proved to be due to intoxication with organophosphate insecticides.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

121

Last Page

124

Recommended Citation

Al-Faraj, Saud (2000) "Neuromuscular weakness and Type II respiratory failure as a result of chronic and intermediate organophsophate poisoning," Neurosciences: Vol. 5: Iss. 2, Article 8.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17712/1658-3183.1037