Symptoms of pesticide poisoning

summary

Pesticide mainly refers to the substances or compounds used to eliminate and prevent crop diseases, insects, rats and weeds, as well as health insecticides. Since the 1940s, with the progress of science and technology and the continuous development of production, the varieties of synthetic pesticides are increasing. At present, there are more than 1200 kinds of pesticides in the world, and more than 250 kinds are commonly used. Symptoms of pesticide poisoning? Let's talk about it

Symptoms of pesticide poisoning

(1) Local irritation symptoms: skin congestion, edema, rash, pruritus, blisters, even burns and ulcers. Organochlorine, organophosphorus, carbamate, organic sulfur, herbicide and paraquat were the most effective pesticides.

(2) Nervous system performance damages the metabolism, function and even structure of nervous system, causing obvious neurological symptoms. Common toxic encephalopathy, brain edema, peripheral neuropathy caused by irritability, disturbance of consciousness, convulsions, coma, muscle tremor, sensory disorders or sensory abnormalities. Pesticide poisoning is common, such as organophosphorus, organochlorine, carbamate and so on.

(3) The toxic effect of cardiac toxicity on nervous system is the pathophysiological basis of cardiac function damage, and some of them have direct damage to myocardium. Such as organochlorine, organophosphorus, paraquat, zinc phosphide poisoning, often lead to ECG abnormalities (ST-T wave changes, arrhythmia, conduction block), cardiogenic shock and even sudden death.

matters needing attention

Rational use of pesticides. Strictly abide by the pesticide application procedures, correctly grasp the dosage and concentration of dispensing or seed dressing liquid, and prevent excessive use or abuse. Strict safety production management, continuous improvement of pesticide production equipment, technology, strict operating procedures, put an end to running, emitting, dripping, leakage and accidents.