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Side effect of sodium nitroprusside ?
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cyanide toxicity (5 cyanide gps per molecule of nitroprusside)
beware in prolonged infusions, chronic renal failure and pediatric population |
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How does cyanide cause toxicity?
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binding to ferric cytochrome oxidase complex in the electron transport chain thus inhibiting oxidative phosphorylation and inhibiting ATP production.
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Transudate vs exudate
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pleural protein:serum protein > 0.5
pleural LDH > 2/3 upper limit of normal |
