Cholinergic crisis is caused by an accumulation of acetylcholine due to acetylcholinesterase inactivity or insufficiency. It can be caused by medication overdose, exposure to nerve agents, or post-surgical overdose. Diagnosis can be difficult, but a test using the drug edrophonium can help. Treatment involves the use of atropine. In cases of organophosphate poisoning, decontamination and […]