Internet-Purchased Sodium Azide Used in a Fatal Suicide Attempt: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Internet-Purchased Sodium Azide Used in a Fatal Suicide Attempt: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

There has been a significant increase in sodium azide intoxications since the 1980s. Intoxications caused by sodium azide are becoming increasingly prevalent in the Netherlands as a result of its promotion for the purpose of self-euthanasia. The mechanism of toxicity is not completely understood but...

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Main Authors: Lisa T. van der Heijden, Karen E. van den Hondel, Erik J. H. Olyslager, Lutea A. A. de Jong, Udo J. L. Reijnders, Eric J. F. Franssen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-07-01
Series:Toxics
Subjects:
sodium azide
postmortem toxicology
suicide
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/11/7/608

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