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Cyanide Toxicity!! Colour of Blood Says It All.

Authors :
Panigrahi N
Haranath SP
Ma A
Srinivas Y
Sirga S
Ramkumar
K S
Source :
Indian journal of critical care medicine : peer-reviewed, official publication of Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine [Indian J Crit Care Med] 2019 Mar; Vol. 23 (3), pp. 155-156.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

Cyanide toxicity is a fatal condition if not detected and treated in stipulated time. Lack of rapid detection modalities, and nonspecific nature of clinical presentation make the diagnosis more challenging. Cherry red colour of blood might be the only clue sometimes. We present a case of sudden onset altered sensorium which was detected as cyanide poisoning and treated successfully with antidots on the basis of central venous blood colour and corroborative presentation.<br />How to Cite This Article: Panigrahi N, Haranath P et al . Cyanide Toxicity!! Colour of Blood Says It All. Indian J Crit Care Med 2019;23(3):155-156.<br />Competing Interests: Source of support: Nil Conflict of interest: None

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0972-5229
Volume :
23
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Indian journal of critical care medicine : peer-reviewed, official publication of Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
31097895
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10071-23141