GJRA GJRA - Global Journal For Research Analysis 2250 - 1991 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research gjra-7-9-9544 Original Research Paper A case of Suicidal poisoning by Intravenous administration of Anesthetic drugs B. Ghoti Dr. Keshav S. Kapgate Dr. Vijay J. Thakre Dr. September 2018 7 9 01 02 ABSTRACT

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:150%;color:black">An unusual case is reported in which death was caused by self</span><span class="A4"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;line-height:150%">administration of </span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:150%;color:black">Lidocaine </span><span class="A4"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;line-height:150%">by subcutaneous injection</span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:150%;
color:black">. </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:150%">The Chemical analysis of biological (Viscera, Skin & blood) and non-biological (I.V. Injections & Syringes from crime spot) samples was performed by Thin layer chromatography) and confirmed byGas chromatography-mass spectroscopy (GC-MS). The TLC & GC-MS examinationrevealed presence of local anesthetic drug Lidocaine in blood and viscera II (which contains pieces of lungs, Liver, Spleen and Kidneys) and local anesthetic drug Lidocaine and Propofol in non-biological exhibit.<span style="color:black">The Lidocaine concentration detected in blood was 4.05μg/ml and in Viscera content 1.38μg/g.The analytical findings provide useful information</span> that the cause ofdeath in the caseis over dose of Lidocaine.<span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>