Prognostic Factors in Acute Aluminium Phosphide Poisoning: A Risk-Prediction Nomogram Approach
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Fatal aluminium phosphide poisoning
Aluminium phosphide (AlP) is a cheap solid fumigant and a highly toxic pesticide which is commonly used for grain preservation. AlP has currently aroused interest with a rising number of cases in the past four decades due to increased use for agricultural and non-agricultural purposes. Its easy availability in the markets has increased also its misuse for committing suicide. Phosphine inhibits ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Basic & Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology
سال: 2018
ISSN: 1742-7835
DOI: 10.1111/bcpt.13005