Cookie monster of a pediatric ingestion of zinc phosphide.
Am J Emerg Med
; 58: 349.e5-349.e7, 2022 08.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Zinc phosphide is a highly toxic rodenticide that reacts with hydrochloric acid in the stomach to form phosphine gas. Ingestion of zinc phosphide can result in consequential toxicity even when ingested in small quantities. Clear guidelines are lacking on appropriate personal protective equipment for providers to avoid additional exposure. CASE PRESENTATION We present the case of a four-year-old boy who suffered mild gastrointestinal symptoms after an unintentional ingestion of zinc phosphide. After discussion with the regional Poison Control Center, providers wore powered air-purifying respirators in a negative pressure room and experienced no symptoms of phosphine exposure. The patient was discharged the next day after a complete recovery.CONCLUSIONS:
Clinicians should be aware of the potential clinical ramifications to patients who ingest zinc phosphide and the potential risks of caring for such patients. To prevent additional exposure, providers should don appropriate personal protective equipment and contact HAZMAT (or local health department) to safely remove additional zinc phosphide.Palavras-chave
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Fosfinas
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Rodenticidas
Tipo de estudo:
Guideline
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Qualitative_research
Limite:
Child
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Child, preschool
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Am J Emerg Med
Ano de publicação:
2022
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Article