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Other signs of poisoning

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Smell on breath þ cyanide(almonds), alcohol, solvents, ketones in alcohol withdrawal (also found in diabetic hyperglycaemia)

Mouth burns þ corrosive substances, paraquat, glue-sniffing

Needlemarks þ IV drug abuse

Hyperventilation þ salicylates

Haematemesis þ caustic agents, iron, salicylates, alcohol


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