| Document ID (ISN) | 54613 |
| CIS number |
90-1656 |
| ISBN(s) |
0-660-12867-5 |
| Year |
1988 |
| Convention or series no. |
CCOHS/CCHST P88-11E/F
|
| Author(s) |
Callaghan J.M., Stock S.R. |
| Title |
Cyanide poisoning and first aid |
| Original title |
Le cyanure - Intoxication et premiers soins [in French] |
| Bibliographic information |
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, 250 Main Street East, Hamilton, Ontario L8N 1H6, Canada, May 1988. 10p. Bibl. |
| Abstract |
Cyanide compounds with high, moderate and low toxicity are listed along with sources in the workplace. The behaviour of cyanide in the body and symptoms of cyanide poisoning are described. First aid measures are outlined including administration of oxygen, inhalation of amyl nitrite and artificial respiration. Medical treatments using various antidotes are also described. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
poisoning; first aid; cyanides; Canada |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
symptoms; artificial respiration; data sheet; antidote treatment; oxygen therapy; emergency treatment |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Country / State or Province | Canada |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
First aid and emergency organization
Inorganic substances
|
