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Death attributed to ethyl chloride
I Yacoub1, C A Robinson, G T Simmons
1Department of Pathology, University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Journal of Analytical Toxicology
|October 1, 1993
Summary
A college student died from inhaling ethyl chloride, a volatile substance found in a canister. Postmortem analysis confirmed high levels of ethyl chloride in blood and vitreous fluid, indicating an overdose or adverse reaction.
Area of Science:
- Toxicology
- Forensic Science
- Occupational Health
Background:
- Ethyl chloride is a volatile anesthetic and industrial solvent.
- Recreational abuse of volatile substances can lead to serious health consequences, including death.
- Understanding the toxicological profile of ethyl chloride is crucial for forensic investigations.