Open AccessCyanide poisoning in inhalation injuries
Author(s) -
Kennedy Sharon,
Cahill Kevin C.
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.3099
Subject(s) - cyanide poisoning , cyanide , medicine , inhalation , resuscitation , anesthesia , intensive care medicine , emergency medicine , organic chemistry , chemistry
Cyanide gas forms during the combustion of synthetic polymers and should be considered in patients presenting with inhalation injuries. A persistently high lactate following adequate resuscitation may be an indicator of cyanide exposure. As cyanide poisoning can be rapidly fatal, prompt recognition and treatment of this condition is vital.