Aluminium Phosphide Poisoning: A Case Series in South India

Journal: International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) (Vol.4, No. 3)

Publication Date: 2015-03-05

Authors : Narendra S. S.; Karthik Reddy C. H.;

Page : 30-32

Keywords : Aluminium phosphide; phosphine gas; poisoning; refractory shock; supportive therapy;

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Abstract

Aluminium phosphide (AlP) poisoning is a life threatening emergency. AlP is a cheap, highly toxic fumigant pesticide used for grain preservation from rodents and bugs. In this study, demographic characteristics, clinical profiles and outcomes of a series of patients presented with AlP poisoning in a tertiary care centre is described. During the study period, 8 out of 11patients were male and 3 were female were admitted with AlP poisoning. Most of the patients were young with a age of

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Aluminium Phosphide Poisoning: A Case Series in South India

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