Citation

Krieg A, Saxena K. Ann. Emerg. Med. 1987; 16(5): 582-584.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1987, American College of Emergency Physicians, Publisher Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

2882711

Abstract

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.