Sudden death caused by an oleoresin capsicum spray [pepper spray] has been reported. - GreenMedInfo Summary

Abstract Title:

[Sudden death caused by an oleoresin capsicum spray].

Abstract Source:

Arch Med Sadowej Kryminol. 2009 Jul-Sep;59(3):252-4. PMID: 20441089

Abstract Author(s):

Anna Niemcunowicz-Janica, Iwona Ptaszyńska-Sarosiek, Zofia Wardaszka

Article Affiliation:

Z Zakładu Medycyny Sadowej Uniwersytetu Medycznego w Białymstoku.

Abstract:

The report presents rare case of a sudden death of a young man, caused by an oleoresin capsicum spray. In consequence, the victim developed acute laryngeal edema and death by asphyxiation.

Pubmed Data : Arch Med Sadowej Kryminol. 2009 Jul-Sep;59(3):252-4. PMID: 20441089
Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2009
Study Type : Human: Case Report
Additional Links
Diseases : Asphyxia : CK(3) : AC(1), Laryngeal Edema : CK(3) : AC(1), Sudden Death : CK(6) : AC(2)
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts : CK(3401) : AC(1158)
Anti Therapeutic Actions : Pepper Spraying : CK(85) : AC(11)
Problem Substances : Pepper Spray : CK(85) : AC(11)

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