Serum amylase as a prognostic marker of organophosphate poisoning
Conclusion: Among patients with OP poisoning, higher serum amylase than normal was associated with severe clinical course and increased risk for mortality. Determination of serum amylase can be effective in the quick prediction of the outcome.
Source: Journal of Injury and Violence Research - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Mehdi Zobeiri Source Type: research
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