Citation

Kennedy S, Cahill KC. Clin. Case Rep. 2020; 8(12): 3567-3568.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2020, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1002/ccr3.3099

PMID

33363981

Abstract

Cyanide gas forms during the combustion of synthetic polymers and should be considered in patients presenting with inhalation injuries. A persistently high lactate following adequate resuscitation may be an indicator of cyanide exposure. As cyanide poisoning can be rapidly fatal, prompt recognition and treatment of this condition is vital.

Language: en

Keywords

critical care medicine; emergency medicine; endocrinology and metabolic disorders; general surgery