Propanil Poisoning and Toxin-Induced Methaemoglubinemia

Introduction: propanil is a pesticide with medium to low toxicity for mammals, but heavy ingestion of the poison can produce significant clinical manifestation. however, it has been reported rarely worldwide.case report: a 15year old girl ingested propanil in a suicide attempt. the patient developed methaemoglobinemia, respiratory distress and decreased level of consciousness which needs intubation and paediatric intensive unit management.discussion: since the mechanisms responsible for the clinical manifestation of propanil are tissue hypoxia and methaemoglobinemia, the diagnosis and treatment of them could be lifesaving for the patient.