Rehabilitation in an Individual with Chronic Arsenic Poisoning: Medical, Psychological, and Social Implications

Although arsenic poisoning was a common cause of homicide in the past, it is seldom suspected today; thus there may be serious delays in diagnosis and treatment of arsenic ingestion. Rehabilitation specialists have traditionally dealt with the debilitating consequences of the classic arsenic-induced...

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Published in:The journal of spinal cord medicine 1998, Vol.21 (2), p.142-147
Main Authors: McFall, Tracy Lynn, Richards, J. Scott, Matthews, Gelene
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Arsenic Poisoning
Chronic Disease
Demyelinating Diseases - chemically induced
Demyelinating Diseases - rehabilitation
Humans
Male
Neurologic Examination - drug effects
Patient Care Team
Peripheral Nervous System Diseases - chemically induced
Peripheral Nervous System Diseases - rehabilitation
peripheral neuropathy
Poisoning - rehabilitation
quadriplegia
Quadriplegia - chemically induced
Quadriplegia - rehabilitation
rehabilitation
Security Measures
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Summary:Although arsenic poisoning was a common cause of homicide in the past, it is seldom suspected today; thus there may be serious delays in diagnosis and treatment of arsenic ingestion. Rehabilitation specialists have traditionally dealt with the debilitating consequences of the classic arsenic-induced sensorimotor peripheral neuropathy; however, a knowledge of the presentation of acute toxicity combined with the effects of chronic exposure is essential for proper treatment, particularly in the event of ongoing exposure. This case report demonstrates the wide spectrum of medical complications associated with arsenic poisoning and briefly reviews its pathophysiology and treatment from both the medical and psychosocial perspective.
ISSN:1079-0268
2045-7723
DOI:10.1080/10790268.1998.11719523