White phosphorus poisoning--explosive encounter.
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2004-03-08
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Poisoning by white or yellow phosphorus is reported in various forms and also in ages varying from infants to adults, but spontaneous combustion and explosion during its management has never been described. This incidence occurred while attempting to pass a Ryle's tube. Its free end first exhibited a yellow flame and this later on led to an explosive encounter. Role of static electricity generated while handling plastic materials leading to ignition and explosion cannot be overlooked.
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Pande TK, Pandey S. White phosphorus poisoning--explosive encounter. Journal of the Association of Physicians of India. 2004 Mar; 52(): 249-50