A case report of aluminium phosphide poisoning
- Author:
Nik Azlan Nik Muhamad
;
Rossman Hawari
;
Hidayah Shafie
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Poisoning;
Aluminium phosphide
- From:
The Medical Journal of Malaysia
2016;71(4):213-214
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Aluminium phosphide (ALP) is highly toxic and poisoning
can result in high mortality rates. A 26-year-old female who
allegedly ingested a toxic dose of ALP presented with
vomiting and diarrhoea. She developed cardiac arrest with
refractory pulseless ventricular tachycardia. Despite
aggressive resuscitation, she succumbed to death seven
hours following ingestion. In cases like this, a better
outcome can be achieved with early arrival, prompt
diagnosis, aggressive resuscitation and intensive
monitoring.
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