Abstract
Aluminium phosphide poisoning has emerged as a major problem in rural India. No specific antidote is available. This study was conducted to evaluate relation between metabolic acidosis and outcome in terms of mortality.
Materials and Methods: An observational study was done on patients admitted with ALP (Aluminium phosphide) poisoning in DMCH, Bihar. Diagnosis was done clinically and biochemically. Clinical variables and outcomes were recorded and statistically analysed using appropriate test.
Results: Metabolic acidosis was significantly associated with mortality and higher duration of hospital stay.
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Corresponding Author
Abhinandya Mukhopadhyay
Junior Resident, Department of General Medicine,
Darbhanga Medical College, Bihar
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v5i7.256
