Survival without sequelae following exposure to 500 mg/m3 of hydrogen cyanide.
A case of severe over-exposure to hydrogen cyanide is presented. The toxicology of cyanide is briefly reviewed and a description of events leading to the poisoning is given. Details of clinical signs and treatment are presented.
D000395:Air Pollutants, Occupational / Q000506:poisoning*; D006801:Humans; D006856:Hydrogen Cyanide / Q000506:poisoning*; D008297:Male
D000395:Air Pollutants, Occupational; D006856:Hydrogen Cyanide