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What is Cyanide Poisoning Testing?
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Cyanide poisoning
  • Cyanide poisoning is a state that commonly
    evolves when someone inhales, swallow or touch
    cyanide. In other words, cyanide is a poisonous
    chemical gas that halts the body from absorbing
    oxygen. This shortage of oxygen can badly damage
    your organs and be life-threatening.
  • Cyanide is commonly found in factories that make
    jewelry, textile, paper, and plastics, Smoke from
    exhaust, cigarette, and fire and in the soil as
    well.

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Following are the signs and symptoms of cyanide
poisoning
  • Dizziness, Confusion, Headache.
  • Restlessness.
  • Shortness or rapid of breath.
  • Chest pain.
  • Vomiting.
  • Lack of consciousness.

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What to do if you consume cyanide?
  • Do Not Vomit - Cyanide in your vomit could
    contaminate others, or damage your airway.
  • Wash Your Body - Wash your body, hairs with soap
    and water for 20 minutes and eyes with water for
    15 minutes.
  • Try Not to Touch - Try not to touch any affected
    item with bare hands.
  • Carbon monoxide is a toxin in fire smoke, cyanide
    is definitely an overlooked threat. Cyanide is
    often released when everyday items found in most
    homes and businesses combust, making smoke
    inhalation the most regular reason behind serious
    cyanide poisoning.

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How to Treat Cyanide Poisoning?
  • Oxygen must be provided to help restore oxygen to
    patients cells and to prevent damage.
  • Charcoal can be used to absorb cyanide.
  • Antidotes will be used to adhere with cyanide so
    that the body can remove it through urination.

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