Citation

von Meyer L, Drasch G, Kauert G. Z. Rechtsmed. 1979; 84(1): 69-73.

Vernacular Title

Zur Bedeutung der Bildung von Cyanwasserstoff bei Branden.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1979, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

231350

Abstract

Cyanide concentrations of blood samples from fire victims autopsied in the Institute of Legal Medicine, Munich, have been determined. In 25% of 48 analyzed cases cyanide concentrations from 0.52 microgram to 6.24 microgram Cyanide/ml blood have been detected. These results are compared to former studies and the higher mean level in our collective is emphasized. The importance of hydrocyanid acid in the toxicity of fire gases is evidently greater, than assumed. Hydrocyanic acid may be produced from nitrogen continaing polymers during combustion. The quote of these polymers in clothing, furniture, and also in equipment of cars is increasing. Therefore, it is necessary to take more notice of the formation of hydrocyanic acid during combustion, even though carbon monoxide is in general the main toxic agent in fire gases.

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