Homicidal poisoning with halothane

Int J Legal Med. 1999;113(1):47-9. doi: 10.1007/s004140050278.

Abstract

A double homicide by smothering with halothane-moistened towels is described and the blood and tissue concentrations of halothane are discussed in comparison to the literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Anesthetics, Inhalation / analysis
  • Anesthetics, Inhalation / poisoning*
  • Asphyxia / blood
  • Asphyxia / chemically induced*
  • Asphyxia / pathology*
  • Autopsy / methods*
  • Cause of Death
  • Female
  • Halothane / analysis
  • Halothane / poisoning*
  • Homicide*
  • Humans
  • Male

Substances

  • Anesthetics, Inhalation
  • Halothane