@article{ref1,
title="A rare case of aluminum phosphide poisoning survival: Role of early and aggressive supportive therapy",
journal="Journal, Indian Academy of Clinical Medicine",
year="2021",
author="Babu, R. and Raghavi, B. and Manpreet, K. and Rohtagi, S.",
volume="22",
number="1-2",
pages="63-68",
abstract="Aluminium phosphide is a cheap, effective and commonly used pesticide but a major cause of suicidal deaths in rural areas. Released phosphine gas causes rapid cell hypoxia due to inhibition of oxidative phosphorylation leading to circulatory failure along with formation of highly reactive hydroxyl radicals. The diagnosis of aluminium phosphide poisoning is based on history, and foul garlicky or decaying fish odor. However, in gastric aspirate or breath, silver nitrate impregnated paper test is done, for confirming the diagnosis. There is no antidote available, so treatment is totally supportive. In our case the patient was treated immediately with all essential measures with close monitoring. The patient survived and was discharged in a stable condition. © 2021, Indian Academy of Clinical Medicine. All rights reserved.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0972-3560",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}