Dimethyl Sulphate Poisoning

Acute poisoning with copper sulphate in a young lady

Ingestion of copper sulphate is an uncommon form of poisoning which is usually reported in Indian subcontinent. This poisoning can lead to life threatening serious complications like acute intravascular hemolysis, renal failure, rhabdomyolysis and methemoglobinemia. Due to its rarity, physicians may face difficulties with management. Here we report a case of acute ingestion of copper sulphate i...

Severe acute copper sulphate poisoning: a case report.

As copper sulphate pentahydrate (CSP) is a common compound used in agriculture and industry, chronic occupational exposures to CSP are well known, but acute poisoning is rare in the Western world. This case report describes acute poisoning of a 33-year-old woman who attempted suicide by ingesting an unknown amount of CSP. On admission to the hospital, she had symptoms and signs of severe hemorr...

Nine cases of accidental exposure to dimethyl sulphate--a potential chemical weapon.

Dimethyl sulphate (DMS) is an innocuous appearing, widely used, and highly toxic chemical. It is used both as a methylating agent in industrial chemical synthesis and in medical laboratories for chemical cleavage of DNA. It is readily absorbed through the skin, mucous membranes, and gastrointestinal tract. Delayed toxicity allows potentially fatal exposures to occur prior to development of any ...

Case report: Severe mercuric sulphate poisoning treated with 2,3-dimercatopropane-1-sulphonate and haemodiafiltration

Complications and management of acute copper sulphate poisoning; a case discussion

Copper sulphate ingestion (accidental or deliberate) is a rare form of poisoning usually limited to the Indian subcontinent. Though the rates are on the decline, it is essential that physicians are aware of its lethal complications and management strategies. The main complications of copper sulphate ingestion include intravascular haemolysis, methaemoglobinaemia, acute kidney injury and rhabdom...