Dilute diquat death
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Fig. 1
CT of the head shows symmetrical decreased attenuation in the brainstem (A) and thalamus (B).
—A previously healthy 57-year-old woman ingested 4 to 8 ounces of Spectracide Grass and Weed killer concentrate, containing a dilute preparation of 2.3% diquat dibromide (1.26% diquat ion), in a suicide attempt. The ingestion was immediately followed by 3 episodes of nonbloody emesis. In the emergency department she complained only of mild throat irritation, denying abdominal pain or other symptoms. Heart rate was 114 beats/min, blood pressure 150/80 mmHg, respiratory rate 16 breaths/min and temperature 98.5°F.
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