Abstract
Sodium fluoride is an accessible and frequently used compound that if ingested can cause ventricular dysrhythmias, hemorrhage, and death. We present a case report of a 21-year-old female who presented following an intentional ingestion of a lethal dose of sodium fluoride, developing massive hemorrhage and cardiac arrest.
Keywords: sodium fluoride, toxic ingestion, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, dysrhythmia
Introduction
Sodium fluoride (NaF) is a colorless, odorless powde
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