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Research Article

Acute Cyanide Intoxication Treated with a Combination of Hydroxycobalamin, Sodium Nitrite, and Sodium Thiosulfate

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Pages 181-183 | Published online: 17 Jun 2002
 

Abstract

An 80-year-old diabetic patient was admitted to the hospital because of sudden unconsciousness and severe metabolic acidosis. His son reported the possibility of cyanide poisoning. Clinical data and the detection of cyanide in blood and gastric material confirmed this possibility. Supportive therapy and the following antidotes—sodium nitrite two doses 300 mg IV, sodium thiosulfate 3 g IV, and hydroxocobalamin 4 g in 24 hours—were administered immediately and the patient completely recovered in 48 hours. Our observations suggest that timely and appropriate use of antidotes for cyanide intoxication may prevent death, even in aged diabetic patients.

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