Is Hydroxocobalamin Safe and Effective for Smoke Inhalation? Searching for Guidance in the Haze
Andrew R. Erdman
Annals of Emergency Medicine
June 2007 (Vol. 49, Issue 6, Pages 814-816) Full Text |
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In the June 2007 issue, in the editorial by Erdman, (”Is Hydroxocobalamin Safe and Effective for Smoke Inhalation? Searching for Guidance in the Haze”, pages 814-816), reference is made to Cyanokit® consisting of amyl nitrite, sodium nitrite and sodium thiosulfate. These are the components of the cyanide antidote kit, not Cyanokit®. Cyanokit® consists of 5 grams of lyophilized hydroxocobalamin packaged as two 2.5 gram vials. We regret the error.
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