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Clinical manifestations can include cyanosis, hypoxia, altered consciousness, dysrhythmias, and death. The majority of reports on sodium nitrite poisonings have been the result of unintentional exposures. We report a case of an intentional fatal overdose of sodium nitrite.
- Matthew R. Neth, Jennifer S. Love, B. Zane Horowitz, Michael D. Shertz, Ritu Sahni, Mohamud R. Daya
- 2021
Jul 15, 2023 · But if you consume too much of it, it can be deadly. Unfortunately, in the last few years, experts have seen more people consume sodium nitrite on purpose as a method of suicide. This is...
Mar 17, 2022 · Sodium nitrite toxicity is capable of causing severe methemoglobinemia with high mortality. Prompt identification is crucial. We discuss the important implications in regard to media coverage, imitative suicide, and accessibility of sodium nitrite.
- 10.1002/emp2.12702
- 2022/04
Oct 27, 2022 · Sodium nitrite causes increased methemoglobin, resulting in systemic hypoxia, metabolic acidosis, and cyanosis. Since sodium nitrite is a preservative, the ingestion of foods containing an excessive amount of this substance can also cause acute intoxication up to death.
- 10.3390/ijerph192113996
- 2022/11
Documented cases of sodium nitrite toxicity are almost exclusively caused by accidental ingestion; however, self-poisoning with sodium nitrite represents an increasing trend in nitrate-related deaths. This systematic review summarizes the most crucial evidence regarding the fatal toxicity of sodium nitrite.
Feb 1, 2024 · Documented cases of sodium nitrite toxicity are almost exclusively caused by accidental ingestion; however, self-poisoning with sodium nitrite represents an increasing trend in nitrate-related deaths.
Sep 8, 2022 · Sodium nitrite ingestion can cause significant methemoglobinemia that can be fatal without antidotal treatment. Treatment with methylene blue may be lifesaving. Providers are advised to confirm availability of methylene blue and co-oximetry for diagnosis.
