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Cholinesterase calculator for Medical Supervisors

This calculator is to assist Medical Supervisors in calculating cholinesterase activity levels in agricultural workers who regularly handle highly toxic (category I and II) organophosphate (OP) and carbamate (CB) pesticides. Please refer to the flow chart below.

Worker before handling pesticides

Step 1: Estimate Baseline

 
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When worker has not been exposed to OP or CB pesticides for at least 30 days, establish baseline estimates for RBC and Plasma ChE activity.

Baseline

Day 1

Day 3-14

Results  

Baseline Estimate: 

Baseline Difference: 

Action recommended: 

Worker handling pesticides

 

Step 2: Order follow-up tests

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If worker enters qualifying period, as defined in the Guidelines for Physicians, order follow-up tests for both plasma and RBC ChE activity levels.

Step 3: Interpret results

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Compare follow-up and baseline results for both RBC and plasma ChE activity levels.

Step 4: Make recommendations

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Make recommendations to the employer and employee according to the Guidelines for Physicians.

Follow-up

 

 

Results  

Percent of Baseline: 

Action recommended: 

Need more help? Please, e-mail Med-Supe@oehha.ca.gov or call 510-622-3200.