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Suicidal poisoning with barium chloride.

S Jourdan1, M Bertoni, P Sergio

  • 1Legal Medicine, ASL1-TORINO, Via S. Secondo 29, 10128 Turin, Italy. stefano.jourdan@asl1.to.it

Forensic Science International
|May 30, 2001
PubMed
Summary

A pharmacist died from barium chloride poisoning after intentional ingestion. This case highlights the dangers of barium toxicity and the need for prompt emergency intervention.

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Area of Science:

  • Toxicology
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Forensic Pathology

Background:

  • Barium chloride poisoning is rare but potentially fatal.
  • Accidental and intentional ingestions pose significant public health risks.
  • This case involves a pharmacist with a history of depression.

Observation:

  • A 49-year-old male pharmacist ingested barium chloride.
  • He was found semicomatose and died despite resuscitation efforts.
  • Evidence at the scene included a labeled container of barium chloride and a note suggesting sulfate administration.

Findings:

  • Autopsy revealed 1 liter of fluid in the stomach.
  • Significant barium levels were detected in blood, bile, urine, and gastric contents.
  • The cause of death was cardiorespiratory arrest secondary to barium chloride poisoning.

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Implications:

  • Discusses barium toxicity in iatrogenic and non-iatrogenic contexts.
  • Reviews the limited existing cases of suicidal barium ingestion.
  • Examines the potential for early emergency team intervention in such poisoning cases.