Aluminium phosphide poisoning.
Aluminium phosphide is a poison being extensively used all over the world as a preservative of foodgrains. Its lethal effects on human beings are being increasingly seen. We report our experiences with 15 cases seen in a period of 2 years. All these patients had severe toxic effects such as shock, cardiac arrhythmias, pulmonary oedema and renal failure. Seven patients survived. Early recognition and management of this poison is essential.
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Department of Medicine, Medical College and Hospital, Haryana, India.
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D000059:Accidents; D058186:Acute Kidney Injury / Q000139:chemically induced; D000328:Adult; D017607:Aluminum Compounds; D001145:Arrhythmias, Cardiac / Q000139:chemically induced; D004562:Electrocardiography; D005260:Female; D005751:Gastric Lavage; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010575:Pesticides / Q000506:poisoning*; D010720:Phosphines / Q000506:poisoning*; D011654:Pulmonary Edema / Q000139:chemically induced; D012151:Resuscitation; D012769:Shock / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy
D017607:Aluminum Compounds; D010575:Pesticides; D010720:Phosphines; C001864:aluminum phosphide