Cyanide poisoning from metal cleaning solutions.
We report two cases of cyanide poisoning from accidental ingestion of an imported metal cleaning solution used by some Southeast Asians for shining coins. Both patients received specific therapy and recovered completely after a dramatic sequence of sudden collapse and severe cardiovascular compromise.
D000061:Accidents, Home; D000328:Adult; D000680:Amyl Nitrite / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001213:Asian; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003486:Cyanides / Q000506:poisoning*; D005260:Female; D006464:Hemoperfusion; D006795:Household Products / Q000506:poisoning*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012977:Sodium Nitrite / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013885:Thiosulfates / Q000627:therapeutic use
D003486:Cyanides; D013885:Thiosulfates; D000680:Amyl Nitrite; C017717:sodium thiosulfate; D012977:Sodium Nitrite