Objectives: Clinical trial of comparison of magnesium sulfate and placebo as supplement to standard treatment in patients with organophosphorus poisoning.
Design and setting: A randomized, double-blind, clinical trial study, single center, clinical trial phase 3, 80 Samples selected via patients with poisoning referred to the emergency of Valiasr and Amiralmomenin Hospitals of Arak in 15 months and block randomized into two groups.
Inclusion criteria: Age 18 to 65 years old; Taking time less than 2 hours after poisoning.
Exclusion criteria: Concomitant use of drugs or other substance accidentally or as a suicidal attempt; History of severe complications or sensitivity to Magnesium sulfate.
Interventions: Intervention group receives, Magnesium sulfate 50% at a dose of 2 grams bolus infusion for 30 minutes plus routine treatment, followed by the same dose infusion every 2 hours up to 3 doses. Control group receives placebo (normal saline) as same volume of magnesium sulfate added to routine treatment.
Main outcome measures: Serum level of electrolytes, blood sugar, kidney and liver function tests, arterial blood gasses, size of pupils, deep tendon reflexes, fasciculation severity, respiratory crackle, salivary secretions and in case of intubation, tracheal secretions record every 30 minutes after each injection.