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

◆ AI Clinical Summary

This study investigates whether washing out the stomach using paraffin oil can help treat people who have been poisoned by aluminum phosphide, a highly toxic chemical. Aluminum phosphide poisoning is a serious emergency condition, and researchers are testing if this particular treatment method might improve patient outcomes.

Key Objective: The trial tests whether gastric lavage using paraffin oil can reduce the severity of toxic effects and improve survival in patients with acute aluminum phosphide poisoning.

Who to Consider: Patients who have recently ingested aluminum phosphide and are seeking emergency treatment options, in consultation with their medical care team.

Trial Parameters

Condition Toxicity, Drug
Sponsor Sherief Abd-Elsalam
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Phase N/A
Enrollment 62
Sex ALL
Min Age N/A
Max Age N/A
Start Date 2020-06-01
Completion 2030-12-01
Interventions
Paraffin oil gastric lavageGastric lavage with saline and sodium bicarbonate 8.4%

Brief Summary

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

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

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