Occupational Medicine 1981;31:119-122
© 1981 Society of Occupational Medicine
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Cholinesterase Problems arising in a Plant Manufacturing Tri-aryl Phosphates*
Albright and Wilson Ltd
Eight cases with an abnormal cholinesterase, either in quantity or quality or both, are described. Case 1 falls in the subgroup U1, and Case 2 most likely also falls into this subgroup. Cases 3 and 4 fall into the intermediate group with a reduced cholinesterase activity. Cases 5,6,7 and 8 fall into the usual group with a progressive reduction in the esterase activity in Cases 5 and 6, a severe fall in the cholinesterase level in Case 7 and a markedly low initial pre-employment level in Case 8. The assessment and method of dealing with these cases are discussed.
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