Abstract
A 31-year-old man presented with abdominal pain and vomiting with a smell of garlic and rotten fish. He was brought to the ER being circulatory affected, metabolic acidotic and he developed more episodes of arrhythmia. Oral poisoning with aluminium phosphide is a very serious condition due to release of the toxic phosphine gas. Treatment is symptomatic. To avoid contamination of the staff is it important to use air-tight containers for excretions and furthermore to use chemical clothing and breathing protection.
Translated title of the contribution | Survival after oral poisoning with insecticide against moles containing aluminium phosphide |
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Original language | Danish |
Journal | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
Volume | 175 |
Issue number | 24 |
Pages (from-to) | 1704-5 |
Number of pages | 2 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Publication status | Published - 10 Jun 2013 |