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Fatal Aluminum Phosphide Poisoning Following Improper Hotel Fumigation – A Case Report

Cilt: 8 Sayı: 2 10 Temmuz 2026
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Fatal Aluminum Phosphide Poisoning Following Improper Hotel Fumigation – A Case Report

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Objective: To report a fatal case of unintentional inhalational aluminum phosphide (ALP) poisoning and to highlight the diagnostic challenges, the lack of a specific antidote and the necessity for stricter regulatory oversight. Material and Method: The case of a 38-year-old male, who was unintentionally exposed to ALP-containing pest control products at a hotel in Türkiye, was analyzed. The clinical progression, symptoms upon admission, and the medical management provided were reviewed. Results: The patient presented with nonspecific symptoms such as dyspnea, nausea, diaphoresis, hypotension, and tachycardia. Despite aggressive supportive care, the patient’s condition rapidly deteriorated into severe metabolic acidosis and cardiovascular collapse, resulting in a fatal outcome consistent with the known 70–100% mortality rate of ALP toxicity. Conclusion: Inhalational ALP poisoning is highly lethal and difficult to diagnose early due to nonspecific symptoms. The absence of a specific antidote underscores the importance of strict regulatory oversight of fumigation practices and increased public awareness to prevent future catastrophic incidents.

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Acil Tıp

Bölüm

Olgu Sunumu

Yayımlanma Tarihi

10 Temmuz 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

5 Mart 2026

Kabul Tarihi

24 Mart 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 8 Sayı: 2

Kaynak Göster

APA
Tepe, O. M., Ersin, S., Güneş, E. F., Bozan, Ö., & Kalkan, A. (2026). Fatal Aluminum Phosphide Poisoning Following Improper Hotel Fumigation – A Case Report. Phoenix Medical Journal, 8(2), 354-356. https://doi.org/10.38175/phnx.1898729
AMA
1.Tepe OM, Ersin S, Güneş EF, Bozan Ö, Kalkan A. Fatal Aluminum Phosphide Poisoning Following Improper Hotel Fumigation – A Case Report. Phnx Med J. 2026;8(2):354-356. doi:10.38175/phnx.1898729
Chicago
Tepe, Oyku Melek, Sibel Ersin, Esma Fatma Güneş, Öner Bozan, ve Asım Kalkan. 2026. “Fatal Aluminum Phosphide Poisoning Following Improper Hotel Fumigation – A Case Report”. Phoenix Medical Journal 8 (2): 354-56. https://doi.org/10.38175/phnx.1898729.
EndNote
Tepe OM, Ersin S, Güneş EF, Bozan Ö, Kalkan A (01 Temmuz 2026) Fatal Aluminum Phosphide Poisoning Following Improper Hotel Fumigation – A Case Report. Phoenix Medical Journal 8 2 354–356.
IEEE
[1]O. M. Tepe, S. Ersin, E. F. Güneş, Ö. Bozan, ve A. Kalkan, “Fatal Aluminum Phosphide Poisoning Following Improper Hotel Fumigation – A Case Report”, Phnx Med J., c. 8, sy 2, ss. 354–356, Tem. 2026, doi: 10.38175/phnx.1898729.
ISNAD
Tepe, Oyku Melek - Ersin, Sibel - Güneş, Esma Fatma - Bozan, Öner - Kalkan, Asım. “Fatal Aluminum Phosphide Poisoning Following Improper Hotel Fumigation – A Case Report”. Phoenix Medical Journal 8/2 (01 Temmuz 2026): 354-356. https://doi.org/10.38175/phnx.1898729.
JAMA
1.Tepe OM, Ersin S, Güneş EF, Bozan Ö, Kalkan A. Fatal Aluminum Phosphide Poisoning Following Improper Hotel Fumigation – A Case Report. Phnx Med J. 2026;8:354–356.
MLA
Tepe, Oyku Melek, vd. “Fatal Aluminum Phosphide Poisoning Following Improper Hotel Fumigation – A Case Report”. Phoenix Medical Journal, c. 8, sy 2, Temmuz 2026, ss. 354-6, doi:10.38175/phnx.1898729.
Vancouver
1.Oyku Melek Tepe, Sibel Ersin, Esma Fatma Güneş, Öner Bozan, Asım Kalkan. Fatal Aluminum Phosphide Poisoning Following Improper Hotel Fumigation – A Case Report. Phnx Med J. 01 Temmuz 2026;8(2):354-6. doi:10.38175/phnx.1898729

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