Aluminium Phosphide Poisoning: A Case Series in South India
International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)

International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)
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Research Paper | Medicine Science | India | Volume 4 Issue 3, March 2015 | Popularity: 6.1 / 10


     

Aluminium Phosphide Poisoning: A Case Series in South India

Dr. Narendra S. S., Dr. Karthik Reddy C. H.


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


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


Edition: Volume 4 Issue 3, March 2015


Pages: 30 - 32



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Dr. Narendra S. S., Dr. Karthik Reddy C. H., "Aluminium Phosphide Poisoning: A Case Series in South India", International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Volume 4 Issue 3, March 2015, pp. 30-32, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SUB151858, DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.21275/SUB151858

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