Citation

Idali B, Miguil M, Moutawakkil S, Bouaggad A, Guartit A, Abassi O, Ben Aguida M. Presse Med. (1983) 1995; 24(13): 611-612.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1995, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

7761363

Abstract

Phostoxin is a mixture of aluminium phosphide and ammonium carbonate. When exposed to water, it releases phosphorus hydrogen (PH3), a highly-poisonous gas. In Morocco, death rate from suicide due to self-administration of phostoxin pills is high. Clinical signs include abrupt digestive and nervous disorders. Pulmonary oedema or cardiogenic shock dominate early prognosis. Liver and renal damage is secondary. Prevention requires both legal constraints and regulation of sales.

Language: fr

Keywords

Acute Disease; Adult; Aluminum Compounds; Cardiotonic Agents; Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury; Cimetidine; Combined Modality Therapy; Female; Humans; Oxygen Inhalation Therapy; Pesticides; Phosphines; Pulmonary Edema; Renal Insufficiency; Shock, Cardiogenic; Suicide, Attempted