Helium Gas Inhalation as a Suicide Technique
- Author:
Sarjit Singh
1
Author Information
1. Department of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 56000 Batu 9 Cheras, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Collective Name:Sarjit Singh; Siti Nidzwani Mohamad Mahdi
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Helium gas;
Inhalation;
Malaysia;
Suicide
- From:Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences
2018;14(1):65-67
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Helium gas inhalation for suicide is a relatively new technique and practically unheard of in Malaysia. The internet has helped spread this technique rapidly across the globe. We report a case of helium gas inhalation as a suicide attempt in Malaysia. Such a case offers a diagnostic challenge upon presentation. Simple techniques of ensuring adequate oxygenation can help in treatment of such cases
- Full text:11.2018my0242.pdf
