Table of Contents
Emergency Medical Response to HF and Cyanide Exposure
Hydrofluoric Acid (HF)
Pathophysiology
Injuries
Factors Affecting Extent of Injury
Cutaneous Exposure
Cutaneous Exposure
Emergency Medical Management for Cutaneous Exposure
Topical Treatment
Infiltration Treatment
Infiltration Treatment
Infusion Treatment
Supportive treatment
Ocular Exposure
Emergency Medical Management for Ocular Exposure
Inhalation Exposure
Emergency Medical Management for Inhalation Exposure
Systemic Effects
Emergency Medical Management for Systemic Effects
Cyanide Poisoning
Cyanide Toxicity
Symptoms and Recognition
Symptoms and Recognition
Pathophysiology
Pathophysiology
Pathophysiology
Emergency Response
Antidotes
Sulfur donors
Sulfur donors
Sulfur donors
Methaemoglobin inducers
Methaemoglobin inducers
Amyl Nitrite
Sodium Nitrite
4-Dimethylaminophenol (DMAP)
Side Effects
Caution
Cobalt Compounds
Dicobalt Edetate
Dicobalt Edetate
Hydroxocobalamine
Hydroxocobalamine
Side effects
Supportive Therapies
Supportive Therapies
Adjunct Measures
Adjunct Measures
Factors Influencing Choice of Antidote
For mild poisoning
For moderate poisoning
For severe poisoning
Recommended cyanide antidote dosage regimens
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Author: Prof. Tak-sun Ignatius YU
Email: Safety@ust.hk |