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

Date First Published:
March 30, 2012
Last Updated:
March 30, 2012
Report by:
Dr Adeel Chaudhary, CT3 in Emergency Medicine (Leicester Royal Infirmary)
Three-Part Question:
In patients with [suspected cyanide poisoning] is [serum lactate level] helpful in [making the diagnosis]