Abstract |
The literature contains only one report of methylene chloride poisoning after ingestion. Unfortunately carboxyhaemoglobin (COHb) levels were not obtained in this case. We now describe a fatal case where a similar amount of the solvent was ingested and after which toxicology screening was done.
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Authors | N J Hughes, J A Tracey |
Journal | Human & experimental toxicology
(Hum Exp Toxicol)
Vol. 12
Issue 2
Pg. 159-60
(Mar 1993)
ISSN: 0960-3271 [Print] England |
PMID | 8096715
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Ethanol
- Methylene Chloride
- Carboxyhemoglobin
- Methanol
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Topics |
- Carboxyhemoglobin
(metabolism)
- Ethanol
(blood)
- Female
- Humans
- Methanol
(blood)
- Methylene Chloride
(pharmacokinetics, poisoning)
- Middle Aged
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