2. CDC | Facts about Paraquat
Paraquat is a toxic chemical that is widely used as an herbicide (plant killer), primarily for weed and grass control. In the United States, paraquat is available primarily as a liquid in various strengths. It is classified as “restricted use,” wh...
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3. Health Studies: Chemicals: Related Projects: NPDS | CDC HSB
A Collaborative Effort of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Association of Poison Control Centers
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4. AJRCCM -- Table of Contents (February 1 1999, 159 [2])
A Prospective Clinical Trial of Pulse Therapy with Glucocorticoid and Cyclophosphamide in Moderate to Severe Paraquat-poisoned Patients
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5. EXTOXNET PIP - PARAQUAT
Regulatory Status : Paraquat is a highly toxic compound in EPA toxicity class I. Products containing it must be is labeled with the Signal Words DANGER - POISON. Paraquat is a Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP). RUPs may be purchased and used only by ...
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6. Paraquat poisoning, Health Information, UW Health, University of Wisconsin Hospital, Madison
Paraquat (dipyridylium) is a highly toxic weed killer once promoted by the United States for use in Mexico to destroy marijuana plants. Research found that this herbicide was dangerous to workers who applied it to the plants.
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7. Poisoning
Poisoning by pharmaceuticals accounted for 1.82% of all injury hospitalisations in the financial year 2004 – 05, while accidental poisonings by other substances accounted for 1% of hospitalisations.(Source: Hospital separations due to injury and p...
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8. FAQs - Signs & Symptoms of Pesticide Poisoning
Accidental exposure or overexposure to pesticides can have serious implications. The potential for pesticide accidents is real. It has been estimated that more than 36 million pounds of pesticide active ingredients are used annually in Nebraska. W...
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9. Oral Poisonings: Guidelines for Initial Evaluation and Treatment
Each year members of a different medical faculty prepare articles for "Practical Therapeutics." This series is coordinated by the Department of Family Medicine at East Carolina University School of Medicine, Greenville, N.C. Guest editor of the se...
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10. ACMT Research
DeWitt C, Cleveland NJ, Dart RC, Heard K. The effect of amiodarone pretreatment on survival of mice with acute cocaine toxicity. J Med Toxicol. 2005;1:11-18.
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