Suicide by ingestion of T-61

Vet Hum Toxicol. 1989 Aug;31(4):319-20.

Abstract

T-61 is an agent used for euthanasia of animals and is primarily administered by iv injection. When so used it rapidly induces deep anesthesia and cerebral death. We report our findings in a case of ingestion of T-61 with suicidal intent. The coroner's report stated that the individual survived for 20 to 30 min and that death was due to cardio-respiratory failure. Levels of embutramide in the blood and liver are comparable to those reported in a number of animal species following the traditional routes of administration.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Amides / poisoning*
  • Blood Chemical Analysis
  • Drug Combinations / analysis
  • Drug Combinations / poisoning
  • Female
  • Gastrointestinal Contents / analysis
  • Humans
  • Liver / analysis
  • Quaternary Ammonium Compounds / analysis
  • Quaternary Ammonium Compounds / poisoning*
  • Suicide*
  • Tetracaine / analysis
  • Tetracaine / poisoning*
  • Urine / analysis

Substances

  • Amides
  • Drug Combinations
  • Quaternary Ammonium Compounds
  • Tetracaine
  • T 61