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Case Reports
. 1983 Jul;12(7):449-51.
doi: 10.1016/s0196-0644(83)80345-x.

Acute cyanide poisoning from laetrile ingestion

W C Beamer, R M Shealy, D S Prough
Case Reports

Acute cyanide poisoning from laetrile ingestion

W C Beamer et al. Ann Emerg Med. 1983 Jul.

Abstract

A case of cyanide poisoning from laetrile ingestion is presented as an illustration of the recognition and treatment of cyanide intoxication. The pharmacology of laetrile, of cyanide, and of antidotes to cyanide intoxication are discussed as they relate to the acute management and successful treatment of this patient after this highly lethal ingestion.

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