Does sodium nitrite + sodium thiosulfate replace oxygen treatment?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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No. Oxygen, airway management, decontamination and other supportive care remain essential and must not be delayed.

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sodium nitrite + sodium thiosulfate · Medicine question

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

The answer

No. Oxygen, airway management, decontamination and other supportive care remain essential and must not be delayed.

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