Fatal poisoning caused by puffer fish (Tetrodontidae) - Brazil

[user398417]

Puffer fish or ballfish are poisonous fish from the families Tetraodontidae and Diodontidae.

CASE:
A case of intoxication resulting from the ingestion of a spotted puffer fish (Sphoeroides testudineus) by a two-year-old child with cold sweating, progressive muscle weakness, cardiac arrest and death is described.
The risks of consuming puffer fish and offal, which is a common occurrence in certain regions of Brazil, are discussed.
The victim of Ttx poisoning may have severe neurological manifestations, which can progress to respiratory arrest and death.

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[Living sucks]

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[Aap]

So someone tried to kill a kid by feeding him puffer fish. Not cool. Considering where the poison is concentrated in them, this could only be intentional.

 

[Deleted member 17949]

I suppose this could work. Look up the effects of poisoning and see what happens.

 

[Sunset Limited]

I think neuromuscular blockers such as rocuronium, succinylcholine, vecuronium used to paralyze skeletal muscles works as same way. The cause of death is hypoxia due to paralysis of the diaphragm muscle. Veterinarians never use neuromuscular blockers as a single agent for euthanasia. This is described as a non-peaceful method. Of course, if the mechanism of action of tetrodontidae is exactly the same as neuromuscular blockers.

 

[Aap]

Those who have been under neuromuscular blockers while conscious report it as terrifying, and some develop PTSD from the experience. It is not a pleasant way to go. Saxitoxin may cause a heart attack prior to suffocation, but the same warnings apply to the agents listed as well as succinylcholine, cisatricurium, and curare.

 

[Theregoesthatidea]

Any aquarium enthusiasts online? You might have something here

 

[Aap]

Yes, poster has just discovered a frequently mentioned topic that at best will lead to a very unpleasant death, though more likely a prolonged and terrifying hospital visit followed by an involuntary hold.