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What would happen if some1 injected 200ml tap water into their veins? would they die? i thought it killed rbc's but on another answer it wasn't noted

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Dr. M. Hytham Beck answered

Specializes in Surgery

It is dangerous: it is very dangerous,because the insertion of non sterile material into the circulation,and the possibility of air mixed with that as well can cause death

Answered 3/17/2018

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