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Acute cyanide poisoning
Author(s) -
PETERS C. G.,
MUNDY JANITHA V. B.,
RAYNER P. R.
Publication year - 1982
Publication title -
anaesthesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.839
H-Index - 117
eISSN - 1365-2044
pISSN - 0003-2409
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2044.1982.tb01231.x
Subject(s) - cyanide poisoning , medicine , antidote , cyanide , intensive care medicine , medical emergency , administration (probate law) , anesthesia , toxicity , law , materials science , metallurgy , political science
Summary The management of a case of acute cyanide poisoning is described. Treatment includes the prompt administration of an antidote together with respiratory support utilising 100% inspired oxygen. Available antidotes are reviewed.