Citation

Hamilton SE, Pielage PJ, Fassett RG. Emerg. Med. (ACEM-ASEM) 1999; 11(1): 35-37.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1999, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1046/j.1442-2026.1999.00317.x

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Sodium oxalate, once a common cause of suicide or accidental death, is now rarely encountered in clinical practice. This case report emphasises the toxicity of this readily available chemical and plant toxin and discusses the management to prevent death or renal failure.

Language: en

Keywords

Acute tubular necrosis; Oxalate; Renal failure; Sodium oxalate toxicity; Suicide attempt