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Main Title Organic Phosphorus Poisoning and Its Therapy, with Special Reference to Modes of Action and Compounds that Reactivate Inhibited Cholinesterase.
Author Durham, William F. ; Hayes, Jr., Wayland J. ;
CORP Author Environmental Protection Agency, Wenatchee, Wash. Field Studies Section.
Year Published 1961
Stock Number PB-279 735
Additional Subjects Phosphorus organic compounds ; Toxic diseases ; Toxicology ; Pesticides ; Enzymes ; Prevention ; Antidotes ; Cholinesterase ; Sign and symptoms ; Cholinesterase inhibitors ; Measurement ; Oximes ; Laboratory animals ; Therapy ; Nitrogen organic compounds ; Insecticides ; Reprints ; Metabolites ; PAM ; Pyridinium/((hydroxy imino)methyl)-methyl-iodide ; Toxic substances
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NTIS  PB-279 735 Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. 07/26/2022
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Abstract
;Contents: Nature and physiologic function of cholinesterase; Symptoms of organic phosphorus poisoning; Mechanism of inhibition of cholinesterase; Measurement of cholinesterase activity and its relationship to symptomatology; Measurement of metabolites and their relationship to symptomatology; Use and action of atropine and other nonspecific antidotes; Development of specific antidotes; Chemica ans physiologic properties of oximes; Antidotal efficacy of oximes in poisoned experimental animals; Application of 2-PAM in poisoining in man; Suggestions for treatment; Prevention of poisoning.