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(T60.4) Toxic effect: rodenticides
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97 927 in individuals diagnosis toxic effect: rodenticides confirmed
Diagnosis toxic effect: rodenticides is diagnosed Men are 27.34% more likely than Women
62 352
Men receive the diagnosis toxic effect: rodenticides
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis toxic effect: rodenticides
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease toxic effect: rodenticides - 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 toxic effect: rodenticides
Absence or low individual and public risk
Toxic effect: rodenticides - what does this mean
Rodenticides are poisons that are used to kill rodents. they work by inhibiting enzymes that are essential for metabolism, leading to a buildup of toxic metabolites that cause death. ingestion of rodenticides can cause serious toxic effects in humans, including nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, seizures, coma, and even death.
What happens during the disease - toxic effect: rodenticides
The toxic effect of rodenticides is caused by the ingestion of the poison, which is usually an anticoagulant that interferes with the body's ability to clot and stop bleeding. the poison accumulates in the body, leading to a variety of symptoms, including internal bleeding, anemia, organ failure, and death.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination
- Blood tests
- Urine tests
- Stool tests
- Imaging tests
- Liver function tests
- Kidney function tests
- Electrolyte tests
- Toxicology tests
- Neurological tests
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To reduce the toxicity of rodenticides and prevent further damage to the body.
- Monitoring the patient's vital signs and symptoms to detect any adverse reactions
- Administering oral or intravenous fluids to flush out the toxins from the body
- Prescribing medications to reduce the severity of symptoms
- Providing supportive care to improve the patient's overall condition
- Prescribing vitamins and minerals to help the body recover from the toxicity
- Referring the patient to a specialist for further treatment
- Educating the patient about the risks of rodenticides
5 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Toxic effect: rodenticides - Prevention
The best way to prevent rodenticide toxicity is to use integrated pest management techniques, such as trapping, sealing off entry points, and using non-toxic baiting methods. regularly inspect and clean up any rodent droppings and use personal protective equipment when handling rodenticides. additionally, it is important to store rodenticides in a secure location and to follow all directions on the label.