A Case of Poisoning Due to Glutaraldehyde and Alprazolam Ingestion with Multiple Tentative Cuts Over Wrist and Neck

Authors

  • Mohammad A. Khan
  • Sangeeta Kumari
  • Manisha Verma
  • Mousami Singh
  • Anoop K. Verma

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v17i2.19184

Keywords:

Alprazolam, Glutaraldehyde, Hesitational cuts, Incised wound.

Abstract

Alprazolam is most commonly used benzodiazepine in overdose for deliberate self-poisoning. Glutaraldehyde is used for cold sterilization of medical, surgical and dental equipment. Poisoning due to accidental exposure as well as self-poisoning is common with glutaraldehyde. Self-inflicted or hesitational cuts are associated with suicide or attempted suicide or suicidal gestures and their examination is an important task for forensic expert.

Author Biographies

Mohammad A. Khan

Assistant professor, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Hind Institute of Medical Sciences, Barabanki

Sangeeta Kumari

Associate Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, King George’s Medical University, Lucknow

Manisha Verma

Senior Resident, Department of Periodontology, F.O.D.S, King George’s Medical University, Lucknow

Mousami Singh

Additional Professor,  Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, King George’s Medical University, Lucknow.

Anoop K. Verma

Professor and Head, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, King George’s Medical University, Lucknow

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Published

2023-04-05

How to Cite

Mohammad A. Khan, Sangeeta Kumari, Manisha Verma, Mousami Singh, & Anoop K. Verma. (2023). A Case of Poisoning Due to Glutaraldehyde and Alprazolam Ingestion with Multiple Tentative Cuts Over Wrist and Neck. Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 17(2), 95–99. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v17i2.19184

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 2 (2023): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

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