In this Mini Grand Rounds episode, we discuss cyanide toxicology and management, including antidotes.
References:
Holstege CP, Isom GE, Kirk MA. Cyanide and hydrogen sulfide. Goldfrank’s Toxicologic Emergencies 9th edition: 1678-1688. McGraw-Hill; New York: 2011
Cyanide. Hennepin Regional Poison Center Treatment Guidelines. Minnesota Poison Control System. Accessed 11/20/2017
Hall AH, Saiers J, Baud Frederic. Which cyanide antidote? Crit Rev in Tox. 2009; 39(7): 541-552
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08/25/20 • 9 min
ER-Rx: An ER + ICU Podcast - Episode 20- Cyanide: toxicology and antidotes
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Hello and welcome to Episode 20 of ER-Rx. This week, we have our first toxicology-related discussion and we will take a few minutes to discuss what cyanide does and which antidotes are available for patient management.
Cyanide toxicity is most commonly associated with smoke inhalation, but it can also occur in laboratory accidents, suicide attempts, and criminal activity. Cyanide exists as an inorganic salt (CN-) and also commonly as sodium cyanide (NaCN) and potassium cyanide (KCN). Sodiu
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