Recovered in ICU after several days following pesticide ingestion
May 16, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Shuwen
Introduction
If someone who has ingested pesticide is admitted to the ICU, emergency treatment and management are required, typically lasting 10 days or longer. After admission to the ICU, gastric lavage is usually performed first, which takes considerable time, along with detoxification and supportive therapies. If treatment is timely and appropriate, the patient may stabilize and be out of danger within a few days.
If someone who has ingested pesticide is admitted to the ICU, emergency treatment and management are required, which typically lasts around 10 days. The detailed analysis is as follows:
After ingestion of pesticide, gastric lavage is performed immediately and extensively to remove the pesticide from the stomach. This usually requires repeated lavage procedures, consuming significant time, manpower, and resources. Following gastric lavage, antidotes are administered to neutralize the effects of the pesticide and reduce bodily damage. Different pesticides require different antidotes, so medication selection is based on the specific circumstances. Supportive treatments are also necessary throughout the course of therapy, including maintaining respiration, controlling blood pressure, intravenous fluid administration, and more. This entire process may take 10 days or even longer. Pesticides contain numerous harmful substances; their impact on the body goes beyond simple poisoning and may lead to various complications such as liver and kidney dysfunction or respiratory failure. Therefore, during treatment, close monitoring of vital signs and organ functions is essential to promptly detect and manage any complications.
Generally, if timely and appropriate treatment is received, patients may emerge from the critical phase within a few days. However, the exact duration varies individually, depending on the patient’s physical condition and severity of poisoning. Additionally, psychological intervention and rehabilitation therapy are needed after treatment to support recovery of both physical and mental health.
