Internet-Purchased Sodium Azide Used in a Fatal Suicide Attempt: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Letter Toxicology

Comment on sodium azide poisoning

N. T. A. Groeneveld et al.

CLINICAL TOXICOLOGY (2022)

Article Medicine, Legal

Performance of an on-site urine multidrug test used by forensic physicians in determining the cause of death

Alexandra Bisch et al.

Summary: This study investigates the relationship between substances found in urine using on-site multidrug tests and substances identified through laboratory analysis. The results show that the on-site multidrug test performs well for certain substance groups and is an economical and rapid tool. However, additional insights regarding the cause of death can occasionally be provided by laboratory analysis of blood samples.

JOURNAL OF FORENSIC AND LEGAL MEDICINE (2022)

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Article Pharmacology & Pharmacy

Toxicological analysis of azide and cyanide for azide intoxications using gas chromatography

Maaike A. C. Bruin et al.

Summary: A method was developed to identify and quantify azide in biological matrices, confirming exposure to azide and cyanide. The method showed linear results and stability of azide in human plasma, with successful detection of azide and cyanide in gastric content and other biological samples. This method can be used for confirmation and quantification of azide exposure in various biological matrices.

BASIC & CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY & TOXICOLOGY (2021)

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Review Toxicology

Is secondary chemical exposure of hospital personnel of clinical importance?

Ronald De Groot et al.

Summary: The risk of secondary contamination and subsequent toxicity in hospital personnel treating chemically contaminated patients is small, with normal hygienic precautions being sufficient to protect the majority of staff. Secondary exposure routes include skin contact and inhalation, with appropriate personal protective equipment recommended based on the circumstances.

CLINICAL TOXICOLOGY (2021)

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Review Toxicology

Sodium azide poisoning: a narrative review

John Tat et al.

Summary: The number of reports of azide poisoning has increased in recent years, possibly due to greater commercial use and availability. Treatment of systemic poisoning may require aggressive hemodynamic support due to profound hypotension. Based on mechanistic considerations, hydroxocobalamin is a rational choice for treating azide poisoning.

CLINICAL TOXICOLOGY (2021)

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Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

A novel procedure for stabilization of azide in biological samples and method for its determination (HS-GC-FID/FID)

Olga Wachelko et al.

Summary: This study investigated the epidemiology of sodium azide exposures and developed a simple, accurate, and selective detection method. Additionally, a technique for stabilizing sodium azide was presented, which has great potential for detecting the substance in clinical and toxicology laboratories even long after exposure.

SCIENTIFIC REPORTS (2021)

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Article Toxicology