Cyanide poisoning in children in Goroka.
Three cases of suspected cyanide poisoning due to plant ingestion are described. The basis of cyanide toxicity and antagonism are briefly reviewed. Currently recommended management of suspected cyanide intoxication is outlined.
Brian
M J
MJ
Goroka Base Hospital, Eastern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea.
D000931:Antidotes / Q000494:pharmacology; D002319:Cardiovascular System / Q000187:drug effects; D002648:Child; D003486:Cyanides / Q000506:poisoning*; D004492:Edetic Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D007887:Fabaceae / Q000506:poisoning*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D002365:Manihot / Q000506:poisoning*; D010946:Plants, Medicinal
D000931:Antidotes; D003486:Cyanides; C028222:cobalt-ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid chelate; D004492:Edetic Acid