Prehospital Care Professional
As paramedics, EMTs, and firefighters, you are typically the first to arrive on the scene, and the first to respond to victims of fires, industrial accidents, poisoning cases, or acts of terrorism.
On this site you will find information about the dangers of cyanide poisoning and—more importantly—how CYANOKIT® can give you and your colleagues an effective tool to treat cyanide poisoning victims at the scene.
CYANOKIT® is the only FDA-approved emergency antidote indicated for both known and suspected cyanide poisoning.29 The active ingredient is hydroxocobalamin, which forms a strong bond with cyanide, forming nontoxic cyanocobalamin, another form of vitamin B12, which can then be safely excreted by the kidneys from the body.29 It is designed specifically to be used on the scene or at the hospital for acute cyanide poisoning from any source.
CYANOKIT® has been shown to be generally safe and well-tolerated29, and has been effectively used in Europe for more
than 10 years.36