Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3251001 | The Journal of Emergency Medicine | 2007 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Pure inorganic heavy metal ingestions for suicidal intent are a rare occurrence. Most case reports on this subject focus on the serious neurological, hepatic, or renal side effects. We describe two cases of significant heavy metal poisonings (arsenic trioxide and mercuric chloride) that were successfully managed with aggressive decontamination and combined chelation therapy. Both chemicals were obtained in pure powder form through the Internet.
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Authors
Ernest E. Wang, Niraj Mahajan, Brandon Wills, Jerrold Leikin,