Fatal Poisoning by Terbufos following Occupational Exposure
Case report A 43-year-old female farmer was transported to the state emergency department (ED) following a 3-h application of TBF. She was suffering from a headache, dizziness, tightness of chest, dyspnea, and progressive diaphoresis accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and an altered level of consciousness. Upon arrival (approximately 30 min later), she became unconscious and suffered a respiratory arrest. On physical examination, she was pale, salivating, and diaphoretic, with miotic, non-responsive pupils, and with an intense odor of pesticide emanating from her clothing. Vital signs were undetectable. She was pronounced dead 1 h later despite intensive resuscitation […]This content is for Markel policy holders.
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