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Injury and Death
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Cyanide Inhalation
A common asphyxiant associated with inhalation injuries is hydrogen cyanide. It is typically produced from the combustion of polyurethane (foams), wool, silk, and paper, all of which are commonly found in homes. Concentrations as low as 45-55 parts per million can cause death in less than an hour, while concentrations of more than 280 parts per million cause death almost instantly.
Cyanide binds cytochrome c oxidase in the mitochondrial membrane and denatures it, which prevents oxidative phosphorylation (cells can’t produce required energy). This results in cell death and causes damage to the central nervous system and heart.
The actual role of hydrogen cyanide in causing inhalation injury deaths is debatable. It is mainly believed to compound injuries caused by more common asphyxiants such as carbon monoxide.
Cyanide Poisoning Symptoms
The following are symptoms of cyanide poisoning in order of increasing cyanide levels:
- Anxiety, confusion, unsteadiness, rapid breathing, flushing
- Headache, palpitations (awareness of heart beat), shortness of breath, altered consciousness, atrial fibrillation (irregular heart rhythm), premature heart beat
- Ataxia (unsteady motion due to loss of muscle control), convulsions, slowed heart rate, shallow breathing, coma
- Apnea (long pauses in breathing), cardiovascular collapse (circulatory failure), asystole (no heart beat), and death
Cyanide Poisoning Treatment
To treat cyanide poisoning amyl nitrate or sodium nitrate is used. These compounds convert ferrous iron in hemoglobin subunits to ferric iron. The ferric iron bind to cyanide, which is then converted to thiocyanate, a harmless byproduct.
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Sources:
Carrougher, Gretchern J. (1998). Burn Care and Therapy. St. Louis: Mosby Inc.
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