March 27, 2012

Nursing Tip of the Day! - Medical Surgical Nursing

Category: Medical Surgical Nursing
Chemical asphyxiants either prevents the delivery of oxygen to the tissues or block its utilization. Carbon monoxide is the most common chemical asphyxiant. Cyanide is an asphyxiant that binds with ferric iron and blocks oxygen utilization.

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