Citation

Dally S. Rev. Prat. 2000; 50(4): 407-409.

Vernacular Title

Empoisonnements criminels non medicamenteux.

Affiliation

Service de médecine interne à orientation toxicologique, Hôpital Fernand-Widal, Paris.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2000, J B Bailliere et Fils)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

10748673

Abstract

Among the different types of chemical aggressions, murder is very rare. Most cases are less straight forward: "jokes", ill-wills, impulsive acts.... Pesticides, metals, household products and illicit drugs are most often in cause, in addition to self-defence sprays. Intoxication may be suspected by the victim, in which case paranoia should be eliminated. In other cases, unusual circumstances or symptoms are suspected by the physician. The toxicological analysis must be guided by the clinical context.

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