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Organophosphate Poisoning

Common agricultural poisoning in Bangladesh. Protect staff first, decontaminate, then atropinise aggressively to a dry chest. Deaths are from bronchorrhoea and respiratory failure — atropine and airway care save lives.

Checklist— tick steps as you go

0/18 steps done

1Protect and decontaminate
2Recognise
3Atropinise
4Support and refer

Educational guidance only — adapt to your resources, scope of practice and local policy. Last updated 12 August 2026.