What is Cyanide Poisoning Testing

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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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