Mohammed Chowdhury, MD
Fellow, Chemical Pathology

Elizabeth Sykes, MD
Medical Director, Automated Chemistry and Special Testing, Department of Clinical Pathology, William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan

Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:

• discuss the pharmacology of organophosphate compounds used as insecticides.
• explain the role of regulatory bodies in pesticide surveillance and regulation.
• explain the effect of organophosphate compounds on the nervous system.
• describe the clinical findings and management of a person exposed to organophosphate compounds.
• evaluate laboratory test results used in screening and confirming organophosphate-compound poisoning.
• describe causes of abnormal cholinesterase levels in clinical conditions other than organophosphate poisoning.