A simplified acute physiology score in the prediction of acute aluminum phosphide poisoning outcome

• Published in: Indian journal of medical sciences Vol. 64; no. 12; p. 532
• Main Authors: Soltaninejad, Kambiz, Shadnia, Shahin, Mehrpour, Omid
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Mumbai Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd 01.12.2010; Medip Academy
• Subjects: Aluminum; Aluminum compounds; Blood; Care and treatment; Fatalities; Health aspects; India; Mortality; Patient outcomes; Poisoning; Poisons; Prognosis; Variables; India

Background : Aluminum phosphide (AlP) is used as a fumigant. It produces phosphine gas, which is a mitochondrial poison. Unfortunately, there is no known antidote for AlP intoxication, and also, there are few data about its prognostic factors. AIMS: The aim of this study was to determine the impact...