title: Complications and management of attempted suicide by intrapleural injection of prallethrin.
abstract: We describe the unusual presentation and management of complications of intrapleural prallethrin injection in this case report. The pathologic process is distinct from the usual toxicity secondary to effect on ionic channels of the nervous system.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicinem, Global Hospitals, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: M Madhu
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Bashini
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicinem, Global Hospitals, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: V P
authors.initials: VP
authors.lastname: Rajavel
authors.affiliation: Department of Critical Care, Global Hospitals, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: Vigil
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Rahulan
keywords: Fibrinolytic agent; intrapleural injection; prallethrin