Poisoning due to not wearing protective clothing when spraying herbicides
After 2 days of spraying herbicide, the 48-year-old patient (Tuyen Quang) could not eat or drink, had difficulty speaking, had pain, mouth ulcers, and chest pain.
The male patient was treated by doctors at Hung Vuong General Hospital (Phu Tho).diagnosed with herbicide poisoning, must be treated and monitored actively.
According to the family, the patient went to spray weed killer with an electric sprayer but did not wear a mask, spraying against the wind. While spraying, the handle of the sprayer suddenly broke, the pesticide in the sprayer splashed onto his face while the nozzle was still working, spraying directly onto the patient's face. He returned home and felt normal so he did not go to the hospital for examination. Only when he had unusual symptoms did his family take him to the hospital. The doctor examined him and discovered that hered posterior pharyngeal mucosa, tongue mucosa and palate have many erosions.
The patient is being treated intensively in the Emergency Resuscitation Department. The patient's health condition has stabilized.
Doctors warn people when spraying pesticides and herbicides to equip themselves with necessary protective gear such as waterproof clothing, masks, hats, gloves, boots, etc. to avoid pesticides from penetrating the body. Before spraying, check the sprayer to ensure it is safe and secure. When spraying, stand downwind and spray on a cool afternoon or early morning with little wind.
People should use agricultural pesticides listed in the list of uses of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. If pesticides accidentally come into contact with any part of the body, wash it off immediately and go to the hospital to be examined by a doctor.
