Transplacentally transmitted organophosphorous compound poisoning in a newborn : Acase report and narrative review of literature

Authors

  • Nargis Ara Begum Senior Consultant, Department of Pediatrics and Neonatology, United Hospital Ltd. Dhaka1212, Bangladesh
  • Mohammad Omar Faruq Chief Consultant, GICU and Emergency, United Hospital Ltd.Dhaka1212, Bangladesh
  • Shahnaz Parvin Siddiqua Junior Consultant,Department of Pediatrics and Neonatology, United Hospital Ltd. Dhaka1212, Bangladesh
  • Runa Laila Junior Consultant, Department of Pediatrics and Neonatology, United Hospital Ltd. Dhaka1212, Bangladesh
  • Suman Sharker Specialist, Department of Pediatrics and Neonatology United Hospital Ltd.Dhaka1212, Bangladesh
  • Shirin Akter Junior Consultant, Department of Pediatrics and Neonatology, United Hospital Ltd. Dhaka1212, Bangladesh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bccj.v8i2.50031

Keywords:

Organophosphorous compound, newborn, transplacental transmission

Abstract

Organophosphorous compound (OPC) poisoning in the newborn is a medical emergency but completely treatable condition. Early recognition and treatment is of paramount importance in preventing fatality. A newbornmale of severe perinatal asphyxia was admitted in our neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) with a history of maternal OPC poisoning 31 hours before delivery. We treated the case on urgent basis, had stormy neonatal course and finally baby went home safely. OPC poisoning in newborn is a rare occurrence in the tropics. We report a rare case of transplacentally transmission of OPC poisoning innewborn and it is going to be 3rd and latest such reported case across the world upon literature search.

Bangladesh Crit Care J September 2020; 8(2): 120-123

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Published

2020-11-01

How to Cite

Begum, N. A., Faruq, M. O., Siddiqua, S. P., Laila, R., Sharker, S., & Akter, S. (2020). Transplacentally transmitted organophosphorous compound poisoning in a newborn : Acase report and narrative review of literature. Bangladesh Critical Care Journal, 8(2), 120–123. https://doi.org/10.3329/bccj.v8i2.50031

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 2 (2020)

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Case Reports

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