Journal Published Online: 01 May 2001
Volume 46, Issue 3

Accidental Dichloromethane Fatality: A Case Report

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

A case of accidental dichloromethane poisoning by inhalation is presented. It is of interest that carboxyhemoglobin levels were within the normal range, suggesting that the narcosis and respiratory depression were due to the direct effect of DCM on the central nervous system. The accidental death was attributed to improper ventilation of vapors in the working area.

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Zarrabeitia, MT
Unit of Legal Medicine and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Cantabria, Santander, Spain
Ortega, C
Unit of Legal Medicine and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Cantabria, Santander, Spain
Altuzarra, E
Unit of Legal Medicine and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Cantabria, Santander, Spain
Martinez, MA
National Institute of Toxicology, Madrid, Spain
Mazarrasa, O
Occupational Health and Security Center, Santander, Spain
Calvet, R
Unit of Legal Medicine and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Cantabria, Santander, Spain
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Stock #: JFS15031J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS15031J