Citation

Musshoff F, Schmidt P, Daldrup T, Madea B. Am. J. Forensic Med. Pathol. 2002; 23(4): 315-320.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2002, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

10.1097/01.PAF.0000043071.33751.12

PMID

12464803

Abstract

Deaths due to cyanide poisoning are relatively rare, largely owing to the restricted availability of cyanide. Nevertheless, the authors report five cases of cyanide fatalities occurring within a few months. Cyanide is one of the most rapidly acting poisons known and is still used for suicide and homicide. The discussion focuses on the circumstances, metabolic changes, pathophysiology, blood levels, diagnosis, and management of cyanide poisoning.

Language: en

Keywords

Adult; Aged; Cyanides; Female; Homicide; Humans; Male; Poisoning; Suicide