Abstract
BACKGROUND: Aluminum phosphide (AlP) poisoning is a medical emergency with an alarmingly high mortality rate, primarily due to its rapid cardiotoxic effects.
OBJECTIVE: To identify and evaluate key prognostic indicators-clinical, electrocardiographic, echocardiographic, and biochemical-in patients with AlP poisoning.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted on 100 patients with confirmed AlP ingestion. ECG changes, cardiac biomarkers (troponin-I, CPK-MB, LDH, and CPK-NAC), 2D echocardiography findings, and acid-base disturbances were analyzed in relation to survival outcomes.
RESULTS: ECG abnormalities and decreased ejection fraction were significantly associated with mortality. Elevated cardiac biomarkers and profound acidosis were strong independent predictors of poor prognosis.
CONCLUSION: AlP poisoning causes critical cardiovascular compromise. Early identification of high-risk patients may guide aggressive intervention and resource allocation in intensive care settings.