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CYANIDECYANIDE
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CYANIDECYANIDETOXICITYTOXICITY
LETHAL DOSES
60- 90 mg Hydrogen Cyanide (HCN)
200 mg Potassium Cyanide (KCN)
INGESTION
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CYANIDECYANIDETOXICITYTOXICITY
Concentration (mg.m-3) Effect
300 immediately lethal200 lethal after 10 minutes150 lethal after 30 minutes120-150 lethal after 30-60 minutes50-60 20 minutes to 1 hour without effect20-40 light symptoms after several hours
INHALATION
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CYANIDECYANIDEMETABOLISMMETABOLISM
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CYANIDECYANIDE
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104 mg CN/ 100 g plant tissue104 mg CN/ 100 g plant tissue 140-370 mg CN/ 100 g plant material140-370 mg CN/ 100 g plant material
Wild CherriesWild Cherries250 mg CN/100g plant tissue250 mg CN/100g plant tissue
CYANIDECYANIDE
CassavaCassava
AlmondsAlmonds
PLANTSPLANTS
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AMYGDALINAMYGDALIN
CYANIDECYANIDEPLANTSPLANTS
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CYANIDECYANIDE“DRUGS”“DRUGS”
AMYGDALINAMYGDALIN
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CYANIDECYANIDEINDUSTRYINDUSTRY
ELECTROPLATING
HARDENING METALS
GOLD EXTRACTION
LABORATORIES
ELECTROPLATING
HARDENING METALS
GOLD EXTRACTION
LABORATORIES
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CYANIDECYANIDEFIREFIRE
CYANIDE/CARBON MONOXIDE CYANIDE/CARBON MONOXIDE
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CYANIDECYANIDERODENTICIDE/FUMIGANTRODENTICIDE/FUMIGANT
FERATOX/CYANIDE PASTEFERATOX/CYANIDE PASTE
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CYANIDECYANIDERODENTICIDE/FUMIGANTRODENTICIDE/FUMIGANT
ZYCLON BZYCLON B
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CYANIDECYANIDERODENTICIDE/FUMIGANTRODENTICIDE/FUMIGANT
ZYCLON BZYCLON B
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CYANIDECYANIDECHEMICAL WEAPONCHEMICAL WEAPON
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CYANIDECYANIDESUICIDESUICIDE
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CYANIDECYANIDETOXIC MECHANISMTOXIC MECHANISM
Heme group of mitochondrial cytochromeHeme group of mitochondrial cytochrome
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CYANIDECYANIDETOXIC MECHANISMTOXIC MECHANISM
“HISTIOTOXIC ANOXIA”“HISTIOTOXIC ANOXIA”
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VASOSPASMVASOSPASM
CYANIDECYANIDETOXIC MECHANISMTOXIC MECHANISM
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CYANIDECYANIDESIGNS AND SYMPTOMSSIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
Mild ToxicityNauseaDizzinessDrowsiness
Moderate ToxicityLoss of consciousness for a short periodConvulsionVomitingCyanosis
Severe ToxicityDeep comaDilated non-reactive pupilsDeteriorating cardio-respiratory function
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CYANIDECYANIDEINVESTIGATIONSINVESTIGATIONS
HistoryOccupation, access to cyanide
SmellBitter almonds
ECGSinus tachycardia/bradycardiaIschaemic changes
Pulse oximetryNormal
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CYANIDECYANIDEINVESTIGATIONSINVESTIGATIONS
ABGMetabolic acidosis, normal oxygen
Anion gap (Na+ – [Cl - + HCO3-])
Elevated
Serum lactateElevated
Blood cyanide levelElevated – difficult to rapidly determine
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HAZARD ASSESSMENT
ABC’s
TOXICOKINETICS
ABSORPTION
DISTRIBUTION
METABOLISM
ELIMINATION
TOXICODYNAMICS
SUPPORTIVE CARE
CYANIDECYANIDEMANAGEMENTMANAGEMENT
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CYANIDECYANIDEMANAGEMENTMANAGEMENT
HAZARD ASSESSMENT
Cyanide is hazardous by:
Ingestion
Respiratory exposure
Dermal exposure
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CYANIDECYANIDEMANAGEMENTMANAGEMENT
ABC’s
Avoid:
mouth to mouth, ormouth to nose artificial ventilation
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CYANIDECYANIDEMANAGEMENTMANAGEMENT
DECONTAMINATION (absorption)
Nasogastric aspiration
Activated charcoal
Gastric lavage
Emesis
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CYANIDECYANIDEMANAGEMENTMANAGEMENT
ANTIDOTES (distribution/metabolism)
Enhanced cyanide metabolism
Cyanide ion binding
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Enhancement of body’s natural mechanisms for dealing with cyanide:
i. oxygenii. Sodium thiosulphate
CYANIDECYANIDEANTIDOTESANTIDOTES
Enhanced cyanide metabolism
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Enhanced cyanide metabolism
CYANIDECYANIDEANTIDOTESANTIDOTES
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Cobalt containing drugs
Methaemoglobin forming drugs
CYANIDECYANIDE
Cyanide ion binding
ANTIDOTESANTIDOTES
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Cobalt containing drugs:
Cyanide ions will bind to cobalt whichcan be supplied in the form of either;
i. Hydroxocobalamin, orii. Dicobalt edetate.
CYANIDECYANIDE
Cyanide ion binding
ANTIDOTESANTIDOTES
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Methaemoglobin forming drugs:
Cyanide will also bind to methaemoglobinformed after administration of:
i. Amyl nitrite;ii. Sodium nitrite, or;iii. 4-dimethylaminophenol
(4-DMAP)
CYANIDECYANIDE
Cyanide ion binding
ANTIDOTESANTIDOTES
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CYANIDECYANIDE
Cyanide ion binding
ANTIDOTESANTIDOTES
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CYANIDECYANIDETOXIC MECHANISMTOXIC MECHANISM
Heme group of mitochondrial cytochromeHeme group of mitochondrial cytochrome
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CYANIDECYANIDETOXIC MECHANISMTOXIC MECHANISM
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CYANIDECYANIDE
Cyanide ion binding
ANTIDOTESANTIDOTES
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CYANIDECYANIDE
Cyanide ion binding
ANTIDOTESANTIDOTES
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If the patient is unconscious:
Commence forced artificial ventilation with 100% oxygen using a mask and bag with a “non-return” valve (to prevent inspiration of inhaled gases)
Amyl nitrite may be administered via the ambu bag 0.2 - 0.4 mL for adults and 0.1 mL for children
NOTE: Amyl nitrite forms a flammable mixture when combined with oxygen. It must therefore not be used in situations where it may be ignited.
CYANIDECYANIDEFIRST AIDFIRST AID
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CYANIDECYANIDEMILD POISONINGMILD POISONING
In those circumstances where an individual exposed to hydrogen cyanide by inhalation is conscious five minutes after exposure has ceased, and complains only of nausea, dizziness, drowsiness or other mild symptoms:
OxygenReassuranceBed rest
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CYANIDECYANIDEMODERATE POISONINGMODERATE POISONING
Those patients who have been observed to have lost consciousness for a short period, or are suffering convulsions, vomiting and/or cyanosis:
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CYANIDECYANIDEMODERATE POISONINGMODERATE POISONING
Oxygen 100%: but for no longer than 12-24 hours
Amyl nitrite: 0.2 - 0.4 mL for adults and 0.1 mL for children via “ambu bag” (if there is delay in administering sodium thiosulphate)
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CYANIDECYANIDEMODERATE POISONINGMODERATE POISONING
Then
Sodium thiosulphate: 50 mL of 25% solution (12.5g) IV over 10 minutes. In children the dose is 300 to 500 mg/kg
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CYANIDECYANIDEMODERATE POISONINGMODERATE POISONING
Oxygen 100%: but for no longer than 12-24 hours
Amyl nitrite: 0.2 - 0.4 mL for adults and 0.1 mL for children via “ambu bag” (if there is delay in administering IV antidote)
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CYANIDECYANIDESEVERE POISONINGSEVERE POISONING
And either
Hydroxocobalamin: 5 g (70 mg/kg for children) by rapidIV infusion. This dose may be repeated once or twice,depending upon response, with IV infusions over 30minutes to 2 hours
Sodium nitrite: 10 ml of 3% solution (300mg) IV for 5 - 20minutes. May be repeated at half initial dose
Dicobalt edetate: 20 ml of 1.5% solution (300mg) IVover 1 minute followed immediately by 50 ml ofhypertonic glucose solution. May be repeated twice
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Then
Sodium thiosulphate: 50 mL of 25% solution (12.5g) IV over 10 minutes. In children the dose is 300 to 500 mg/kg
CYANIDECYANIDESEVERE POISONINGSEVERE POISONING
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CYANIDECYANIDE