Overdoses might lead to coma or obtundatio n and associated laboratory abnormalities
such as electrolyte imbalances.
Functional Consequences of Suicidal Behavior Disorder
Medical conditions (e.g., lacerations or skel etal trauma, cardiopulm onary instability, in-
halation of vomit and suffocation, hepatic fa ilure consequent to use of paracetamol) can
occur as a consequence of suicidal behavior.