Tsai et al used a simple classification scheme to grade the severity of an acute poisoning with an organophosphate pesticide that can be used with other toxins. The authors are from the United States and Canada.
Patient selection: acute intoxication
Parameters:
(1) need for therapy
(2) number of days missed (from school, work, etc)
Need for Therapy
Missed Days
Severity
no
< 3
mild
yes
< 6
moderate
life-threatening
>= 6
severe
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