英文摘要 |
Accidental or deliberate ingestion of paraquat has been reported worldwide. Paraquat intoxication is the leading cause of death from pesticides, and most cases are suicides. Poison from this agent results in progressive and irreversible pulmonary fibrosis, which leads to severe organ failure and a high mortality rate. So far there are no effective treatments except for supportive care, dialysis and forced diuresis by lowering the absorption to increase the elimination rate. By means of literature review, we look forward to assisting the nursing staff in understanding the actual pathophysiology for paraquat-induced illness. This project will allow us to provide better and more suitable nursing for these patients |