Deadly Combination of Formic and Sulfuric Acid: 2 Cases of Carbon Monoxide Intoxication
Chemically induced CO poisoning, although rare, requires heightened awareness among first responders because of the danger of undetected exposure. Key indicators include unusual livor mortis, enclosed or taped-off spaces, chemical smells, and the presence of acid containers. Postmortem toxicology is crucial for confirming a diagnosis and understanding the cause of death.
Authors
- Birgit C. P. Koch (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1202-3643)
- Marika Wind
- Linda G. W. Franken (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6436-9825)
- C. Bethlehem (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6892-2779)
- Nanda M. van Dam
- Dieuwertje van den Bogart
Institutions
- Netherlands Forensic Institute (NL)
- Erasmus MC (NL)
- Public Health Service of Amsterdam (NL)
- Amsterdam University Medical Centers (NL)
- University of Amsterdam (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Published
- 2025-12-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/ftd.0000000000001410
- Primary Topic
- Heme Oxygenase-1 and Carbon Monoxide
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00