| Autor: |
FATOVICH, DANIEL M, GRAYDON, ROBERT H, PRENTICE, DAVID A, HIRSCH, RONALD L |
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Emergency Medicine; 1992, Vol. 4 Issue 3, p143-145, 3p |
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ABSTRACT Phostoxin is a fumigant used in rural areas. We report a case of phostoxin ingestion which resulted in the release of lethal phosphine gas. The patient developed a profound metabolic acidosis and cardiovascular depression and died. During treatment and after death, he continued to emit the noxious gas which was dangerous to staff, and resulted in evacuation of the emergency department. Such events tend to be associated with myth and hysteria and the lack of ready access to reliable information. They represent a unique challenge to the emergency physician. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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