LaboratoryAssessment of Poisoningwith a Carbamate Insecticide

ophthalmological examination, bilateral pinpoint pupils that were minimally reactive to light were observed. Increased oral secretions were noted during the examination of the mouth. The lungs were clear to auscultation, but the patient had very small respiratory movements. He had a regular heart rhythm, but with frequent premature ventricular contractions. The abdominal and rectal examination did not reveal any abnormalities except that the patient was noted to be incontinent, with a watery stool. The extremities