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Is serum lactate level helpful in the diagnosis of Cyanide poisoning?

Report By: Dr Adeel Chaudhary - CT3 in Emergency Medicine
Institution: Leicester Royal Infirmary
Date Submitted: 30th March 2012
Last Modified: 30th March 2012
Status: Red (incomplete)

Three Part Question

In patients with [suspected cyanide poisoning] is [serum lactate level] helpful in [making the diagnosis]