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Death following accidental sodium azide ingestion
J D Howard1, K J Skogerboe, G A Case
1Department of Laboratory Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle.
Journal of Forensic Sciences
|January 1, 1990
Summary
A laboratory accident involving sodium azide salt solution led to severe poisoning in two students. One student died from myocardial damage and cardiac dysrhythmias after ingesting a large volume of the potent poison.
Area of Science:
- Toxicology
- Clinical Toxicology
- Accident Investigation
Background:
- Physiology laboratory exercises require careful preparation of solutions to prevent accidental poisoning.
- Sodium azide is a potent chemical compound not intended for human consumption.
- Misidentification of laboratory reagents can lead to severe adverse health events.