| Distribution of ether in two postmortem cases. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 17132265 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Diethyl ether (ether) is a volatile liquid that was used in the 1800s as an anesthetic agent; however, it is no longer used for this purpose, partly because of its odor and flammability. Two postmortem cases in which ether was detected are presented. The first case was an 18-year-old male found hanging from a basement ceiling brace in a semi-sitting position with a gas mask covering his face. A container of Prestone starting fluid and a bong were found on the floor close to the body. The second case was a 20-year-old male found unresponsive in his dormitory room with two black plastic trash bags secured over his head. Two saturated rags and a resealable bag containing a clear liquid were contained within these trash bags. An almost empty can of Tradco starting fluid was also found at the scene. Ether concentrations were determined by headspace gas chromatography-mass spectrometry in the selective ion monitoring mode. In case #1, the medical examiner ruled that the cause of death was asphyxia due to hanging; the manner of death was undetermined. In case #2, the medical examiner ruled that the cause of death was asphyxia and the manner of death was suicide. |
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Authors:
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Dawn Cox; Rebecca DeRienz; Rebecca A Jufer Phipps; Barry Levine; Aaron Jacobs; David Fowler |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of analytical toxicology Volume: 30 ISSN: 0146-4760 ISO Abbreviation: J Anal Toxicol Publication Date: 2006 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-11-29 Completed Date: 2006-12-14 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7705085 Medline TA: J Anal Toxicol Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 635-7 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Forensic Toxicology, Office of the Armed Forces Medical Examiner, 1413 Research Blvd., Bldg. 102, Rockville, Maryland 20850, USA. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adolescent Adult Asphyxia / pathology Ether, Ethyl / analysis, pharmacokinetics*, poisoning* Forensic Toxicology / methods* Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry Humans Male Poisoning / diagnosis*, metabolism Substance Abuse Detection / methods Suicide* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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60-29-7/Ether, Ethyl |
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