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(T65.0) Toxic effect: cyanides
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240 436 in individuals diagnosis toxic effect: cyanides confirmed
Diagnosis toxic effect: cyanides is diagnosed Men are 18.38% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis toxic effect: cyanides
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis toxic effect: cyanides
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease toxic effect: cyanides - Men and Women aged 0-5
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
Disease Features toxic effect: cyanides
Absence or low individual and public risk
Toxic effect: cyanides - what does this mean
Cyanides are highly toxic and can cause death in as little as a few minutes. they work by inhibiting the body's ability to use oxygen, leading to a rapid decrease in blood pressure, confusion, and eventually, respiratory failure and death.
What happens during the disease - toxic effect: cyanides
Cyanides are extremely toxic and can cause death in minutes. the toxic effect of cyanides is due to their ability to bind to the iron atom at the center of cytochrome c oxidase, an enzyme in the electron transport chain. this prevents the enzyme from functioning, which in turn prevents the body from producing energy. this leads to a decrease in oxygen levels in the body, which can cause death due to tissue hypoxia.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Gather patient history and symptoms
- Physical examination
- Blood tests
- Urine tests
- Liver function tests
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Chest X-ray
- Arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis
- Lung function tests
- CT scan
- MRI scan
- Toxicology screening
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To reduce the toxic effect of cyanides in the body
- Administering antidotes such as amyl nitrite, sodium thiosulfate, and sodium nitrite.
- Provide supportive care such as oxygen therapy and respiratory support.
- Administering activated charcoal to reduce absorption of the poison.
- Administering intravenous fluids and electrolytes.
- Administering medications to reduce symptoms such as seizures, nausea, and vomiting.
- Monitoring vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure, and respiratory rate.
- Provide supportive care such as pain relief and nutrition.
5 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Toxic effect: cyanides - Prevention
Prevention of toxic effects of cyanides can be achieved by avoiding contact with the chemical, wearing protective clothing when handling cyanide compounds, and proper ventilation when working with cyanide-containing products. additionally, proper storage of cyanide compounds and proper disposal of cyanide-containing products should be observed to prevent accidental exposure.