Successful management of zinc phosphide poisoning —a Hungarian case

ConclusionsOur case is the first documented voluntary and severe ZnP poisoning in Hungary. Our patient developed multiple organ failure and atelectasis, possibly resulting in the observed respiratory infection. The development of bacterial pneumonia highlighted the dangers of phosphine-induced atelectasis. The use of ALA in our patient ’s case, as an antioxidant and agent for metal chelation, suggested that this agent could be a promising tool in the prevention and treatment of ZnP-induced hepatic damage.
Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research