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.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 213-214 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Medical Journal of Malaysia |
Volume | 71 |
Issue number | 4 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Aug 2016 |
Externally published | Yes |
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Keywords
- Aluminium phosphide
- Poisoning
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)
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A case report of aluminium phosphide poisoning. / Nik Muhamad, Nik Azlan; Hawari, Rossman; Shafie, Hidayah.
In: Medical Journal of Malaysia, Vol. 71, No. 4, 01.08.2016, p. 213-214.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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