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Glue sniffing.

S H Jayanth1, Basappa S Hugar1, S Praveen1

  • 1Department of Forensic Medicine, M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore, India.

The Medico-Legal Journal
|October 4, 2016
PubMed
Summary

Solvent abuse, including glue sniffing, is a dangerous habit. This case highlights the fatal risks of inhaling volatile substances like toluene, leading to rapid death.

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Area of Science:

  • Toxicology
  • Forensic Pathology

Background:

  • Inhalant abuse, commonly known as solvent abuse or glue sniffing, involves inhaling volatile substances for psychoactive effects.
  • Historically, glues and adhesives were primary inhalants, but the scope has broadened to various volatile substances.

Observation:

  • A case report details a 22-year-old male found unresponsive with a plastic bag over his head and empty glue tubes.
  • The individual died en route to the hospital, exhibiting signs of severe physiological distress.

Findings:

  • Autopsy revealed conjunctival and visceral congestion, pulmonary edema, and petechiae on the visceral pericardium.
  • Toxicological analysis confirmed the presence of toluene in the deceased's liver and blood samples.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the acute toxicity and potentially lethal outcomes associated with solvent abuse.
  • Highlights the importance of forensic toxicology in identifying causative agents in deaths related to inhalant abuse.
Keywords:
Solvent abuseautopsybagginggluesudden deathtoluene

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