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Near fatal intoxication by nicotine and propylene glycol injection: a case report of an e-liquid poisoning.

Mhedi BelkonieneJennifer SocquetDenise Njemba-FreiburghausCyril Pellaton
Published in: BMC pharmacology & toxicology (2019)
Even a small quantity of intravenous (IV) e-liquid can lead to an acute intoxication and fatal outcomes due to the toxic effects of nicotine. This case might help emergency doctors cope with acute intoxication by injection of e-liquid and increase their comprehension of the two main substances, nicotine and propylene glycol with overview of their pharmacodynamics and kinetic effects.
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