Correlation Of Serum Amylase With Severity Of Organophosphorus Poisioning

Abstract

ABSTRACT Organophosphorus poisioning remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality especially in regions where agriculture is a major occupation. Early identification of poisioning is crucial for timely intervention and better outcome of patients. This study looks into serum amylase levels and its correlation with the severity of Organophosphorus poisioning in affected individual. A sample size of 100 patients diagnosed with Organophosphorus compound poisioning were analysed on day 1, day 3 and day 5 .The severity of poisioning was classified using POP sacle .In our study , mean amylase levels in mild , moderate and severe cases were 124, 306.85 and 830.68 respectively. These findings revealed a positive correlation between elevated amylase and severity of organophosphorus poisioning, thus proving that serum amylase can be used as marker of severity of Organophosphorus compound poisioning. Keywords: POP Score, Serum Pseudocholinestrase, Serum amylase, Organophosphorus