Fatal aluminium phosphide poisoning due to myocardial depression refractory to high dose inotropic support and intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation |
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| Authors: | J. Chacko and C. Shivaprasad |
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| Affiliation: | From: Department of Critical Care, Narayana Hrudayalaya Hospital, Bangalore, India |
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| Abstract: | We report a case of aluminium phosphide poisioning that presented to us with refractory myocardial depression. This patient developed worsening circulatory failure that did not respond to inotropic or vasopressor support and intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation. She went on to develop progressive metabolic acidosis, renal failure and died within 48 hours of admission to the intensive care unit. |
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| Keywords: | Aluminium phospide intraaortic balloon counterpulsation myocardial depression |
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