@article{ref1,
title="Unintentional fatal phosphine gas poisoning of a family",
journal="Pediatric emergency care",
year="2011",
author="Lemoine, Tara J. and Schoolman, Kristin and Jackman, Geoffrey and Vernon, Donald D.",
volume="27",
number="9",
pages="869-871",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: : The objective of the study was to report the toxicity of phosphine gas after a residential fumigation that resulted in fatal poisoning of a 15-month-old toddler and her 4-year-old sibling. METHODS: : This is a case report and a review of literature. RESULTS: : A family of 6 members was exposed to phosphine gas after their yard was treated with aluminum phosphide for a rodent infestation. The inhalation of phosphine gas initially caused symptoms of abdominal distress in all of the family members. Within 36 hours of exposure, the 4-year-old sibling died of cardiopulmonary failure in a local emergency department. After an initial presentation of respiratory distress, the 15-month-old toddler progressed to complete cardiopulmonary collapse and did not survive despite aggressive intervention including extracorporeal membrane life support. CONCLUSIONS: : Unintentional phosphine gas exposure is rare but has a toxic profile that results in a high fatality rate with no known antidote.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0749-5161",
doi="10.1097/PEC.0b013e3182348e40",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/PEC.0b013e3182348e40"
}