Understanding Cyanide Poisoning and Postmortem Changes in Forensic Medicine
Explore a case scenario of accidental cyanide poisoning leading to death, discussing postmortem changes and symptoms associated with cyanide poisoning. References from Simpson's Forensic Medicine and other sources provided.
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King Saud University - College of Medicine Forensic Medicine, Session 3, 21/2/2019 Supervisor: Dr.Khaldoon AlJerian Group 1 Presenter: Basel almeflh
Case Scenario A 40 year old male was brought to the emergency room with history of accidental poisoning with gold polishing chemical containing cyanide, he was conscious on arrival but his condition started to get worse with loss of consciousness and declining blood pressure and pulse till the BP and pulse were not recordable. He was then declared dead, 6 hours after poisoning.
Discussion: What are the postmortem changes seen in this case? What are the symptoms of cyanide poisoning?
References: 1) Simpson's Forensic Medicine 13th ed. - J. Payne-James, et. al. (Hodder-Arnold, 2011) 2) http://medind.nic.in/jbc/t12/i2/jbct12i2p104.pdf
