Background: Over the years, forensic pathology has registered the spread of new methods
of suicide, such as the ingestion of sodium nitrite. Sodium nitrite causes increased …

In recent times, there has been a concerning and noteworthy rise in the global use of sodium
nitrite for suicidal purposes. This is facilitated either through the employment of specialized …

Background: In 2022, suicide ranked as the 11th leading cause of death in the United States
with 49,513 deaths. Provisional mortality data from 2022 indicate a 2.8% increase in the …

Documented cases of sodium nitrite toxicity are almost exclusively caused by accidental
ingestion; however, self-poisoning with sodium nitrite represents an increasing trend in …

Sodium nitrite (NaNO2) is an inorganic compound that is commonly used as a preservative
(E250) in the fish and meat industry. When ingested, sodium nitrite will lead to …

An increase in suicide cases by sodium nitrate and sodium nitrite ingestion has been noted
in the scientific literature. We report on the possible impact of nitrate/nitrite-caused …

Background: Methemoglobinemia manifests with cyanosis but no respiratory distress. Many
substances implicated in methemoglobinemia also are known to cause either drug-induced …

Background: Sodium nitrite (NaNO 2) is an odorless, white crystalline powder soluble in
water, and like common salt in appearance and taste. It can be toxic for humans and can …