Dangerous bodies: a case of fatal aluminium phosphide poisoning.
A case of fatal aluminium phosphide poisoning that forced the evacuation of the emergency department of a Sydney teaching hospital highlights the importance of hospitals being able to safely manage hazardous materials incidents.
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Nepean Hospital, Penrith, NSW. tonynoce@ozemail.com.au
Levitin
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Hilton
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D000328:Adult; D017607:Aluminum Compounds / Q000506:poisoning*; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D015386:Hazardous Substances; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009183:Mycotoxins / Q000506:poisoning*; D009517:New South Wales; D010720:Phosphines / Q000506:poisoning*; D014874:Water Pollutants, Chemical / Q000506:poisoning*
D017607:Aluminum Compounds; D015386:Hazardous Substances; D009183:Mycotoxins; D010720:Phosphines; D014874:Water Pollutants, Chemical; C001864:aluminum phosphide