PEDIATRICS Vol. 78 No. 2 August 1986, pp. 269-272
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Cyanide Poisoning From Laetrile Ingestion: Role of Nitrite Therapy

Alan H. Hall MD1, Christopher H. Linden MD1, Kenneth W. Kulig MD1, and Barry H. Rumack MD1

1 From the Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and Denver General Hospital, Denver

A 4-year-old child ingested laetrile and almost died of cyanide poisoning. Treatment with the Lilly cyanide antidote kit resulted in rapid, complete recovery. Extremely high whole blood cyanide levels were documented. The necessity for use of the antidote kit in serious cyanide poisoning has recently been questioned. This case demonstrates benefit from antidotal treatment.

Key Words: laetrile • amygdalin poisoning • cyanide poisoning

Accepted on October 15, 1985




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