Supportive measures in the treatment of aluminum phosphide poisoning as a trial to reduce mortality at Assiut University Hospital, Egypt
Other Title(s)
التدابير الداعمة في علاج التسمم بفوسفيد الألومنيوم كتجربة لتقليل الوفيات في مستشفى جامعة أسيوط، مصر
Joint Authors
Muhammad, Marwah Khalil Ali
Muhammad, Amal A.
Rahman, Khalid A. A.
Abd al-Hadi, Randah Husayn
Source
Arab Journal of Forensic Sciences and Forensic Medicine
Issue
Vol. 1, Issue 9 (30 Jun. 2019), pp.1210-1222, 13 p.
Publisher
Naif Arab University for Security Sciences Arab Society for Forensic Sciences and Forensic Medicine
Publication Date
2019-06-30
Country of Publication
Saudi Arabia
No. of Pages
13
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Aluminum phosphide (AlP) poisoning is a major problem, accounting for many Emergency Unit visits and hospitalization with increasing incidence of AlP toxicity in the last few years.
In spite of the progress achieved in the field of toxicology and associated therapies, AlP is still responsible for a high rate of mortality due to the rapid onset of life-threatening symptoms, ineffective treatment and inadequate data on the efficacy of therapeutic interventions.
AlP poisoning is a serious medical emergency demanding early and adequate management.
In this prospective study of AlP toxicity, 44 patients admitted to emergency unit of Assiut university hospital in the period from 1st January to 30th June 2016 were included.
There were 28 males (68.2%) and 16 females (31.8%).
The majority of the cases were in the age group from 21 to 30 years (n=28, 54.6%).
Thirty-six (81.8%) of admitted patients were from rural areas.
Suicidal intake was the main mode of toxicity in 81.8% of cases.
About 41% of the cases were shocked at their presentation and had metabolic acidosis.
The mortality rate was 45.5%.
The incidence of death in patients treated with N-acetyl cysteine to the incidence of death in non-treated patients was 1:12.
AlP poisoning needs more attention due to associated fatality, the absence of an antidote, and a high number of youth victims.
Supportive measures are vital in these patients.
N-acetyl cysteine has a protective effect.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Abd al-Hadi, Randah Husayn& Muhammad, Amal A.& Muhammad, Marwah Khalil Ali& Rahman, Khalid A. A.. 2019. Supportive measures in the treatment of aluminum phosphide poisoning as a trial to reduce mortality at Assiut University Hospital, Egypt. Arab Journal of Forensic Sciences and Forensic Medicine،Vol. 1, no. 9, pp.1210-1222.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1086299
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Abd al-Hadi, Randah Husayn…[et al.]. Supportive measures in the treatment of aluminum phosphide poisoning as a trial to reduce mortality at Assiut University Hospital, Egypt. Arab Journal of Forensic Sciences and Forensic Medicine Vol. 1, no. 9 (2019), pp.1210-1222.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1086299
American Medical Association (AMA)
Abd al-Hadi, Randah Husayn& Muhammad, Amal A.& Muhammad, Marwah Khalil Ali& Rahman, Khalid A. A.. Supportive measures in the treatment of aluminum phosphide poisoning as a trial to reduce mortality at Assiut University Hospital, Egypt. Arab Journal of Forensic Sciences and Forensic Medicine. 2019. Vol. 1, no. 9, pp.1210-1222.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1086299
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Record ID
BIM-1086299