A study of aluminium phosphide poisoning with special reference to its spot diagnosis by silver nitrate test.
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| ID: sea-92377
ABSTRACT
A total of 45 cases of Aluminium phosphide poisoning were studied from December 1989 to November 1990. Silver nitrate (AgNO3) test was positive in gastric aspirate in all cases (100%) who took fresh tablets and negative in those who took exposed tablets. The test was also positive in breath but had a lower sensitivity. Majority of patients revealed ECG abnormalities.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Phosphines
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Silver Nitrate
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Staining and Labeling
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Breath Tests
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Humans
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Aluminum Compounds
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Gastrointestinal Contents
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Language:
English
Year:
1992
Type:
Article
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