Citation

Simon C, Schneider R, Meininger D. Anasthesiol. Intensivmed. Notfallmed. Schmerzther. 2016; 51(1): 24-27.

Vernacular Title

Kasuistik - Suizidale Einnahme von Wühlmausköder (Zinkphosphid).

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Georg Thieme Verlag)

DOI

10.1055/s-0041-110001

PMID

26859470

Abstract

Zinc phosphide normally serves as a rodenticide but is occasionally ingested for suicide, potentially causing multiorgan failure. Phosphine gas is commonly in use for fumigation of grain silos and shipping containers.We describe a suicide attempt of a 54 year old female, the clinical symptoms, the treatment, the chemical and biochemical background and we give information on the potential occurrence of zinc phosphide and phosphine gas.

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