Aluminum Phosphide Poisoning; a Case of Survival

<em>Background: </em>Aluminum phosphideis a commonly used as a pesticide in Egypt and other agricultural countries to protect grains from pests. Phosphine gas (PH3) is a highly toxic gas, which is released when the tablet is exposed to humidity, causing cardiogenic shock and severe metab...

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Main Author: Nazih Ramadan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Mashhad University of Medical Sciences 2019-03-01
Series:Asia Pacific Journal of Medical Toxicology
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Online Access:http://apjmt.mums.ac.ir/article_12769_929cea420ae915dc09c29c0d15544a1b.pdf