Punishment by Salt Poisoning
- 1 April 1983
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Southern Medical Association in Southern Medical Journal
- Vol. 76 (4) , 540-1
- https://doi.org/10.1097/00007611-198304000-00042
Abstract
We have described a case of child abuse by intentional poisoning with forced salt feeding. The serum sodium level reached 184 mEq/L, with a concomitant urinary sodium value of 360 mEq/L. Treatment with rapid infusion of normal saline brought the serum sodium level to 151 mEq/L after eight hours, without complications. Child abuse by intentional poisoning appears to reflect greater psychopathology than other forms of abuse.Keywords
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