title: [Cyanide poisoning].
abstract: Cyanide is a toxic compound which inhibits the cellular utilization of oxygen. A number of substances can give rise to cyanide intoxication, which in some cases may have a delayed onset. The symptoms are non-specific and reflect cellular hypoxia. Several strategies may be employed in the treatment. Hydroxycobalamine is an effective and non-toxic antidote. On the basis of a case story, the toxicology, symptoms and treatment of cyanide poisoning are discussed.
authors.affiliation: H:S Frederiksberg Hospital, Anaestesi og Intensiv Terapi Klinikken. smoller@stud.ku.dk
authors.forename: Søren
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Møller
authors.forename: Claus
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Hemmingsen
mesh_terms: D000097:Acetonitriles / Q000506:poisoning*; D000328:Adult; D000395:Air Pollutants, Occupational / Q000506:poisoning*; D000931:Antidotes / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003486:Cyanides / Q000506:poisoning*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006879:Hydroxocobalamin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D007753:Laboratories
chemical_list: D000097:Acetonitriles; D000395:Air Pollutants, Occupational; D000931:Antidotes; D003486:Cyanides; D006879:Hydroxocobalamin