Fatal Paraquat Poisoning in a Young Female: A case report

Authors

  • Niraj Bam Department of Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Milan Pokhrel Department of Internal Medicine, Maharajgunj Medical Campus, Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Sonam Dhenga Department of Internal Medicine, Maharajgunj Medical Campus, Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Bibek Shrestha Department of Internal Medicine, Maharajgunj Medical Campus, Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jnsccm.v4i1.88921

Keywords:

Acute kidney injury, acute respiratory failure, paraquat

Abstract

Paraquat (PQ) is a highly toxic and lethal herbicide. In countries like Nepal, PQ poisoning is not uncommon. PQ affects the lungs, liver, and kidneys, causing acute failures of these organs due to oxidative stress. In this case report, we describe a 24-year-old female who presented with multiple episodes of vomiting and abdominal pain following suicidal ingestion of 10-15ml of PQ. Initially, the patient was normal clinically, and blood investigations also yielded normal results. However, condition of the patient deteriorated over time, and she passed away due to respiratory distress, acute kidney injury, and acute liver failure while being managed in the intensive care unit.

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Published

2026-01-07

How to Cite

Bam, N., Pokhrel, M., Dhenga, S., & Shrestha, B. (2026). Fatal Paraquat Poisoning in a Young Female: A case report. Journal of Nepalese Society of Critical Care Medicine, 4(1), 27–31. https://doi.org/10.3126/jnsccm.v4i1.88921

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026)

Section

Case Reports

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