Punishment by salt poisoning

South Med J. 1983 Apr;76(4):540-1. doi: 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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child Abuse*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Natriuresis
  • Punishment*
  • Sodium / blood
  • Sodium / urine
  • Sodium Chloride / poisoning*

Substances

  • Sodium Chloride
  • Sodium