TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2013//
TI  - Inhalation of phosphine gas following a fire associated with fumigation of processed pistachio nuts
JO  - Journal of agromedicine
A1  - O'Malley, Michael
A1  - Fong, Harvard
A1  - Sánchez, Martha E.
A1  - Roisman, Rachel
A1  - Nonato, Yvette
A1  - Mehler, Louise
SP  - 151
EP  - 173
VL  - 18
IS  - 2
N2  - On December 10, 2009, a fumigation stack containing aluminum phosphide became soaked with rain water and caught fire at a pistachio processing plant in Kern County, California. Untrained plant personnel responding to the fire had exposure to pyrolysis by-products, particulates, and extinguisher ingredients. Ten workers taken for medical evaluation had respiratory and nonspecific systemic symptoms consistent with exposure to phosphine gas. Six of the 10 workers had respiratory distress, indicated by chest pain, shortness of breath, elevated respiratory rate, or decreased oxygen saturation. Recommendations are made for the management of similar illnesses and prevention of similar exposures.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1059-924X
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1059924X.2013.768135
ID  - ref1
ER  -