Citation

Eggertsen PM, Kristensen AK, Bredahl C. Ugeskr. Laeger 2013; 175(24): 1704-1705.

Affiliation

Blegdalsparken 21 st. th., 9000 Aalborg. peggertsen@hotmail.com.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, Den Alm Danske Laegerforening)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

23763928

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.

Language: da