Citation

Devarbhavi P, Murthy V. Indian J. Forensic Med. Toxicol. 2011; 5(2): 83-85.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, All-India Institute of Medical Sciences. Deptartment of Forensic Medicine)

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Abstract

2, 4-Dichlorphenoxyacetic acid (2, 4-D) is a selective herbicide widely used to kill broad-leaved plants in wheat cultivation. Only a few cases of documented poisoning cases with this compound in ethyl ester form have been reported from India. This case Report aims at presenting a rare form poisoning with 2, 4-D in its sodium salt form and management dilemmas encountered.

Language: en

Keywords

adult; human; Suicide; female; multiple organ failure; autopsy; case report; cause of death; hemodialysis; disease severity; intoxication; article; tachycardia; thrombocytopenia; fatality; hypotension; hypernatremia; lung edema; anemia; blood transfusion; hemorrhagic shock; diuresis; creatinine; creatinine blood level; urea; urea blood level; metabolic acidosis; alkalinization; esophagitis; respiratory alkalosis; liver enzyme; hypokalemia; gastritis; aspiration; bone marrow depression; pulse rate; rehydration; hypertensive agent; erythrocyte concentrate; pupil reflex; 2,4 dichlorophenoxyacetic acid; assisted ventilation; 2,4-Dichlorphenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D); Fatal intoxication and herbicide