Phosphine induced acute cardiotoxicity in children: A need for health awareness

Document Type

Article

Department

Paediatrics and Child Health

Abstract

Aluminum Phosphate (AP) is a cheap and highly effective pesticide. Phosphine is the active pesticidal component which is highly toxic. Mortality is high and ranges between 40-70%. There is a desperate need for creating awareness. We report a case series with a mortality of 40% and emphasize the need for public awareness.

Publication (Name of Journal)

Journal of Pakistan Medical Association

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