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[Death from fluoro-silicate in floor polish]

B Raikhlin-Eisenkraft¹, I Nutenko, D Kniznik

¹Israel Poison Information Center, Haifa.

|March 1, 1994

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A healthy man died after ingesting floor polish containing fluoro-silicate. This household product poisoning led to severe metabolic acidosis, cardiac arrhythmias, and multi-organ failure despite intensive medical care.

Area of Science:

Toxicology
Emergency Medicine
Cardiology

Background:

Household products can contain hidden toxic substances.
Accidental ingestion of poisonous household items poses a significant health risk.

Observation:

A 28-year-old man ingested Spanish floor polish (Cristalizador) which contained fluoro-silicate, not listed on the label.
The patient presented with bloody stool, loss of consciousness, severe metabolic acidosis, and hypocalcemia (serum calcium 3.8 mg/dL).

Findings:

The poisoning resulted in significant cardiac complications including subendocardial ischemia, ST-elevation, prolonged QT-interval, ventricular tachycardia, and atrial fibrillation.
Despite aggressive treatment with fluids, sodium bicarbonate, calcium, and antiarrhythmic drugs, the patient experienced multi-organ failure.

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The fatal outcome was attributed to myocardial infarction, severe arrhythmia, and multi-organ failure.

Implications:

This case highlights the critical need for clear labeling of household product ingredients.
It underscores the potential for severe toxicity from seemingly innocuous products.
Enhanced poison control center resources and public awareness are crucial for preventing such fatalities.