A Case of Treatment with QRS Widening in Electrocardiogram after Glyphosate Herbicide Poisoning
- Author:
Joo Hwan LEE
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- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords: Glyphosate; Herbicide; Poisoning; Electrocardiogram
- MeSH: Acidosis; Blood Pressure; Charcoal; Electrocardiography; Gastric Lavage; Hematologic Tests; Herbicides; Humans; Middle Aged; Poisoning; Sodium Bicarbonate; Vital Signs
- From:Journal of The Korean Society of Clinical Toxicology 2019;17(1):28-31
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
- Abstract: Glyphosate herbicides, which are widely used worldwide, are known to have low toxicity. However, excessive intake may cause serious life-threatening complications; therefore, caution is needed when using them. A 51-year-old man visited the hospital after ingesting glyphosate herbicide. At the time of admission, his vital signs were 80/60 mmHg-115/min-20/min-37.3℃. Electrocardiogram (ECG) showed QRS widening and corrected QT (QTc) prolongation, and blood tests showed metabolic acidosis. Treatment with gastric lavage, activated charcoal, sodium bicarbonate and intravenous lipid emulsion therapy was performed. After 2 hours, his blood pressure increased to 130/90 mg, and no QRS widening was observed on ECG.
