Title: Case of Celphos Poisoning with Retained Guide wire Posted for Emergency OT for Guide Wire Removal
Authors: Dr Latesh Saphiya, Dr Nandini Sharma, Dr Maninder Singh Raizada
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v10i7.09
Abstract
Aluminium phosphide (ALP) is a commonly available pesticide in agricultural countries. It is a highly effective outdoor and indoor insecticide and rodenticide. Upon ingestion, this releases highly toxic phosphine gas in the gastrointestinal tract when it comes in contact with humidity.1 ALP inhibits cytochrome oxidase, interferes with cellular respiration and induces severe oxidative stress. This leads to refractory shock, metabolic acidosis, arrhythmia, renal and hepatic failure. There is no antidote available and the treatment is mainly supportive.2
Keywords: Celphos poisoning, retained guidewire, Pneumothorax, clavicle segment removed.