A CBRN* risk

Cyanide poisoning may result from:¹

Inhalation:
gas
Ingestion:
liquid and solid
Dermal exposure:
liquid

Example of situations with cyanide poisoning

Fire smoke
CBRN* attack
Industrial accident

CBRN* risk

Cyanide has been used as a Chemical Warfare Agent (CWAs), and it could potentially be an agent for a terrorist attack in case for example of mass casualties incidents.²

In addition to causing death and physical injury, the use of CWAs may result in widespread fear, panic, and psychological trauma.³

*CBRN: Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear

Bibliography

1 – Reade M. et al; Review article: management of cyanide poisoning
2 – Ogbuagu O. et al; IJBSBT 2019; (11): 157-164
3 – Brenan, Annals of emergency medicine 34:2 August 1999

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