Potential Role of Gastric Lavage by Paraffin Oil in Acute Aluminum Phosphide Poisoning

Launched by SHERIEF ABD-ELSALAM · Aug 1, 2020

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is investigating a treatment for people who have been poisoned by aluminum phosphide, a harmful chemical often used in pesticides. The researchers want to see if a procedure called gastric lavage, which involves washing out the stomach with paraffin oil, can help patients who show symptoms of poisoning from this substance. The trial is currently looking for participants and is open to individuals of all ages and genders who are experiencing symptoms after exposure to aluminum phosphide.

To be eligible for this study, patients must be showing signs of acute aluminum phosphide poisoning. However, certain groups cannot participate, including pregnant or breastfeeding women, those who have ingested other harmful substances, and individuals with serious health issues like heart or kidney problems. Participants in the trial can expect to receive the gastric lavage treatment in a controlled medical environment, where their health will be closely monitored. This study aims to find out if this treatment can help improve outcomes for those affected by this serious type of poisoning.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • • Patients with symptomatic acute aluminum phosphide poisoning
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • • Pregnant and lactating women
• • Asymptomatic patients with history of acute aluminum phosphide exposure.
• • Patients with ingestion or exposure to other substances in addition to aluminum phosphide.
• • Patients with other major medical conditions (e.g. cardiovascular disease, renal or hepatic failure).
• • Patients with previous medical intervention (had gastric lavage in any medical center before admission).
• • Patients with disturbed consciousness level
• • Patients with post cardiac arrest cases