Citation

Khosla SN, Nand N, Khosla P. J. Trop. Med. Hyg. 1988; 91(4): 196-198.

Affiliation

Department of Medicine, Medical College and Hospital, Haryana, India.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1988, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

3404567

Abstract

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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