| Title | Central nervous system effect of chronic exposure to organophosphate insecticides. |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 39047 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Dille, J. Robert; Smith, Paul W. |
| Corporate Creator | Civil Aeromedical Research Institute. Aeronautical Center |
| Corporate Contributor |
United States. Office of Aviation Medicine |
| Publisher | Civil Aerospace Medical Institute |
| Publication Date | 19631000 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | Two cases are reported in which persistent CNS changes were noted in aerial applicator pilots after chronic exposure to organophosphate insecticides. The synptomatology, the basis for these symptoms and EEG changes and their reversibility are discussed. |
| Rosap ID | dot:20873 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/20873 |
| TRT Terms | Air pilots; Aerial application; Pest control; Insecticides; Physiological aspects; Toxicity; Poisons; Organic compounds; Esters; Phosphates; Case studies; Psychological aspects; Mental condition; Emotions; Personality; Abilities; Muscular system; Nervous system |
| General Subjects | Air pilots; Pest control baits--Aerial application; Insecticides--Physiological effect; Insecticides--Psychotropic effects; Organophosphorus compounds; Cholinesterase-inhibiting insecticides; Poisons; Musculoskeletal system; Central nervous system |
| Classification | NTL - AVIATION - Aviation Human Factors; NTL - AVIATION - Aviation Safety/Airworthiness; NTL - ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT - Aviation Energy and Environment; NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Aviation Safety/Airworthiness; NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Human Factors |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| Report Number | AM 63-24; DOT/FAA/AM-63/24 |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/39000/39000/39047/AM63-24.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |