Carbolic acid poisoning symptoms (mnemonic)

Last revised by Daniel J Bell on 12 Feb 2019

The symptoms of carbolic acid poisoning can be recalled using the mnemonic:

  • 5 Cs

Mnemonic

  • C: CNS depression
  • C: constricted pupil
  • C: carboluria (smoky urine)
  • C: cartilage
  • C: corneal deposition

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