A 72 farmer present in hospital with pin point pupil & increased secretions. The diagnosis is: (A) Alcohol poisoning, (B) Opiod poisoning, (C) Organophosphorus poisoning, (D) Datura poisoning
Answer is C. Sign & Symptoms of organophosphorus can be remembered with Mnemonics: Dumbbells & Sludge : all the symptoms and signs of organophosphorus occurs due to inhibition of acetyl cholinesterase . Diarrhea Salivation Urination Lacrimation Miosis Urination Bradycardia Defecation Bronchospasm G.I upset Emesis Emesis Lacrimation Limp Sweating