Citation

Capel O, Abouzahr T, Courjault Y, Tabet-Derraz Z, Huaulme O. J. Eur. Urgences 2002; 15(4): 204-207.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2002, Masson Editeur )

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Abstract

Attempted suicides by ingestion of cyanide salts account for a small percentage of all cyanide intoxications. We report the case of a 51-year-old female who ingested a significant amount of cyanide salts at her workplace. The clinical course was complicated by seizures and immediate post-ictal coma. The patient however improved after treatment with hydroxocobalamine. Medical transport and immediate evaluation after treatment with antidote in an intensive care unit are indispensable.

Language: fr

Keywords

adult; antidote; article; Cardiac-toxicity; case report; coma; cyanide; Cyanide; cyanide poisoning; female; human; hydroxocobalamin; Hydroxocobalamine; ingestion; intensive care unit; Intoxication; Neuro-toxicity; patient transport; priority journal; seizure; suicide attempt