Cyanide poisoning is a possible cause of cardiac arrest among fire victims, and empiric antidote treatment may improve outcomes☆,☆☆
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajem.2018.01.054
Abstract: Background: Carbon monoxide and cyanide poisoning are important causes of death due to fire. Carbon monoxide is more regularly assessed than cyanide at the site of burn or smoke inhalation treatment due to its ease… read more here.
Keywords: fire victims; treatment; cardiac arrest; cyanide poisoning ... See more keywords