Phosphine gas poisoning

DANIEL M. FATOVICH; ROBERT H. GRAYDON; DAVID A. PRENTICE; RONALD L. HIRSCH

doi:10.1111/j.1442-2026.1992.tb00073.x

Phosphine gas poisoning

DANIEL M. FATOVICH, ROBERT H. GRAYDON, DAVID A. PRENTICE, RONALD L. HIRSCH

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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. 1992 Australasian College for Emergency Medicine and Australasian Society for Emergency Medicine

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	143-145
Number of pages	3
Journal	Emergency Medicine
Volume	4
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1442-2026.1992.tb00073.x
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 1992
Externally published	Yes

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