Comparative study of plasma and erythrocyte choline esterase level as markers of organophosphurous poisoning

Poisons are known to mankind since time immemorial. Apart from nayurally occuring substance, the rapid progress in industrial and agricultural segments has added may man-made shemicals that if not handled properly can prove a crucial factor for even mortality. Of the various substances used for suicides in India, Organophosphurous compounds (OPC) form a significant group as observed by many workers.

Since the clinical manifestaions of OPC poisoning are diverse, ranging from mild symptoms to severe symptoms, promp laboratory diagnosis helps considerably in proper management of the case. In the present study an attempt has been made to review the role of plasma and red blood cell (RBC) cholinesterase (Ch E) levels with reference to diagnosis and prognosis OPC poisoning cases.