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The situation was so severe that the hospital staff ordered an immediate evacuation of the emergency room. A small team remained behind to treat Gloria, while the rest of the ER was cleared. Gloria Ramirez unfortunately passed away shortly after.
It was hypothesized that when her heart stopped and oxygen levels fell, the DMSO in her system turned into dimethyl sulfone.
Ramirez was taking dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) for pain, a home remedy that is a gel-like solvent.
This is a true story from 1994, known as one of the most mysterious and frightening medical cases in modern history. The Story of Gloria Ramirez: The "Toxic Lady"
The story remains a famous, tragic mystery in medical history.
One nurse, Susan Kane, fainted after smelling the blood. Another nurse experienced a burning sensation in her face and arms. A respiratory therapist became dizzy, and within a few minutes, nearly a dozen medical staff members began to fall ill, with many passing out or experiencing muscle spasms.
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