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(T44.1) Poisoning: other parasympathomimetics [cholinergics]
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140 805 in individuals diagnosis poisoning: other parasympathomimetics [cholinergics] confirmed
Diagnosis poisoning: other parasympathomimetics [cholinergics] is diagnosed Women are 11.20% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis poisoning: other parasympathomimetics [cholinergics]
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis poisoning: other parasympathomimetics [cholinergics]
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease poisoning: other parasympathomimetics [cholinergics] - Men and Women aged 0-5
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-89
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 90-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
Disease Features poisoning: other parasympathomimetics [cholinergics]
Absence or low individual and public risk
Poisoning: other parasympathomimetics [cholinergics] - what does this mean
Poisoning by other parasympathomimetics (cholinergics) occurs when an individual is exposed to a substance that activates the parasympathetic nervous system, resulting in an overstimulation of the body's cholinergic receptors. this can lead to a variety of symptoms, including increased heart rate, sweating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle weakness, and even coma or death in severe cases.
What happens during the disease - poisoning: other parasympathomimetics [cholinergics]
Poisoning from other parasympathomimetics, or cholinergics, occurs when the body is exposed to an excessive amount of these substances. these substances can act on the body in a variety of ways, including interfering with the normal functioning of the autonomic nervous system, resulting in overstimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system. this can lead to increased salivation, sweating, bronchoconstriction, and other symptoms that can be serious and even life-threatening.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical Exam
- Blood Tests
- Urine Tests
- Liver Function Tests
- CT Scan
- MRI
- X-Ray
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Toxicology Screening
- Skin Patch Test
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: Treating Poisoning
- Administering an antidote
- Administering activated charcoal
- Administering gastric lavage
- Administering intravenous fluids
- Administering atropine
- Administering pralidoxime
- Administering scopolamine
- Administering physostigmine
- Administering neostigmine
- Administering pyridostigmine
- Administering edrophonium
6 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Poisoning: other parasympathomimetics [cholinergics] - Prevention
Prevention of poisoning from other parasympathomimetics [cholinergics] includes avoiding exposure to the substance, wearing protective clothing when handling the substance, and following the directions on the label when using the substance. additionally, proper storage and disposal of the substance should be followed to avoid accidental exposure.