TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2016//
TI  - Carbon monoxide poisoning and pulmonary injury from the mixture of formic and sulfuric acids
JO  - Clinical toxicology (Philadelphia, Pa.)
A1  - Schneir, Aaron
A1  - Rentmeester, Landen
SP  - 450
EP  - 453
VL  - 54
IS  - 5
N2  - CONTEXT: The inhalation of carbon monoxide produced by the incomplete combustion of carbon remains a popular method of suicide. A much less common method of producing carbon monoxide for suicide is by mixing formic and sulfuric acids. CASE DETAILS: We describe a patient who attempted suicide by mixing formic and sulfuric acids. He presented with a depressed level of consciousness, chemical burns of his airway and skin, and respiratory distress. He was found to have a metabolic acidosis, a carboxyhemoglobin of 36.8%, hyperkalemia, and rhabdomyolysis. His hospital course was notable for copious pulmonary secretions and hypoxia, but he ultimately recovered with supportive care. <br><br>DISCUSSION: The case highlights the potential toxicity, particularly from inhaled carbon monoxide and formic acid, with this method of suicide.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1556-3650
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/15563650.2016.1157723
ID  - ref1
ER  -