Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes in Poisoning with Aluminium Phosphide: A Single-Centre Experience
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research Professionals - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: Aluminium phosphide (AlP) poisoning is common form of poisoning which is associated with adverse outcomes. Objective: To understand clinical characteristic and outcomes in patients with AlP poisoning. Methods: In a cross-sectional study, we enrolled all patients with AlP visiting a tertiary care hospital for one-year period. Demographic, clinical and laboratory data was recorded. Prevalence of mortality was assessed. Data was analysed with descriptive statistics. Results: In total 101 patients enrolled, mean age was 32.45 ± 13.08 years and 67.33% were males. All cases were with ingestion of AlP and 85.06% patients had ingested up to two tablets. Lag time from ingestion to presentation was more than two hours in 77.41% cases. Shock defined by systolic blood pressure < 90 mmHg was found in 45.54% cases. 31.74% patients had magnesium levels <2 mg/dL. Troponin I was positive in 37.35% cases and pH <7.1 was seen in 16.13% cases. Myocarditis was seen in 76.24%. Mortality occurred in 33.66% cases. Conclusion: AlP is common poisoning usually seen young ages and males. Early diagnosis and treatment is necessary to improve adverse outcomes.
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Ashish Kumar Jain, Parul Jain, Sompal Singh
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- DOI 10.21276/ijmrp.2018.4.1.116
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