As might be expected for an anesthetic, inhaling chloroform vapors depresses the central nervous system. It is immediately dangerous to life and health at approximately 500 ppm according to the United States National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Breathing about 900 ppm for a short time can cause dizziness, fatigue, and headache. Chronic chloroform exposure may cause damage to the liver (where chloroform is metabolized to phosgene) and to the kidneys, and some people develop sores when the skin is immersed in chloroform. Wikipedia
Info on Inhalants from NC Poison COntrol...Looks Like KC could have been hittin' that herself:
* Inhalants are substances or fumes from certain products that are sniffed to cause a high.
* A chronic abuser may experience
loss of memory and diminishing reasoning abilities.
* Inhalant abuse
can increase the chance of death due to accidents, suffocation and heart malfunctions.
* Other risks association may include permanent damage to the:
o Liver
o Kidneys
o Heart
o Lungs
o
Bone marrow (They could link that if it was chronic use to get her to sleep WHEN they find her)
o Death caused by abusing inhalants is referred to as
Sudden Sniffers' Death.
Some physical warning signs of inhalant abuse include:
* Loss of appetite
* Chemical odors on clothing or breath
*
Red eyes or runny nose
*
Often seem drunk or dizzy
* Paint stains on face and hands
* Sores around nose or mouth
Some personality changes may include:
* Noticeable difference in eating and sleeping habits
*
Loss of interest in school or work
*
Develops negative attitude toward school, family and friends
* Always tired or lethargic