A 35-year-old man is brought to the ER by his coworker complaining of shortness of breath and dizziness. He was acting hysterical most of the day before he felt dizzy and needed help. They work at a plastic manufacture plant for seven years.
What is the treatment needed to be given instantly?
A- Ethyl alcohol
B- Sodium nitrite
C- Activated charcoal
D- Atropine
E- Flumazenil
Answer:
Based on the symptoms and the work environment described, the most likely diagnosis is cyanide poisoning, which can occur in industrial settings like plastic manufacturing.
Sodium nitrite is part of the treatment for cyanide poisoning as it helps to convert hemoglobin into methemoglobin, which binds cyanide, allowing it to be removed from the body.
The correct answer is B
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