Successful Management of Aluminum Phosphide (Celphos) Poisoning With Aspiration Pneumonia: A Case Report

Abstract

ABSTRACT Aluminum phosphide (AlP) poisoning typically has a poor prognosis, but this case report from Nepal demonstrated that prompt hospitalization, aggressive supportive care, including gastric lavage with coconut oil, and careful management of metabolic acidosis can lead to successful patient recovery.

Keywords

• aluminum phosphide
• antidotes
• coconut oil
• gastric lavage
• metabolic acidosis
• Nepal