Abstract

Chloral hydrate has been used by criminals, doctors and in various other industries. The interest in this drug has been rekindled since it is now popularly being used as Date rape drug. Also recent studies have shown increased health risks with commercial use of chloral hydrate. This paper has been written with the aim of highlighting the analytical aspects and management of Chloral hydrate poisoning.

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