Cyanokit Flashcards
Indications
• Suspected moderate or severe exposure to Carbon Monoxide (CO), Cyanide (CN), or a combination of both.
Dosage and Administration Moderate Exposure:
Exposure is considered to be a moderate level when:
The patient has soot in the nose/mouth/oropharynx and the patient has altered mentation. Hypotension may or may not be present.
Adult:
• 5 g IV push over 15 minutes Pediatric:
• 70 mg/kg IV push
Severe Exposure:
Exposure is considered to be severe when:
The patient has soot in the nose/mouth/oropharynx and is in a coma/respiratory or cardiac arrest. Is hypotensive
Adult:
• 5 g IV push over 15 minutes, monitor for clinical response/need for second 5 g dose. Pediatric:
• 70 mg/kg IV push monitor for clinical response/need for second 70 mg/kg dose.
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