Citation

Baugh JR, Krug EF, Weir MR. South. Med. J. 1983; 76(4): 540-541.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1983, Southern Medical Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

6836377

Abstract

We have described a case of child abuse by intentional poisoning with forced salt feeding. The serum sodium level reached 184 mEq/L, with a concomitant urinary sodium value of 360 mEq/L. Treatment with rapid infusion of normal saline brought the serum sodium level to 151 mEq/L after eight hours, without complications. Child abuse by intentional poisoning appears to reflect greater psychopathology than other forms of abuse.

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