acid poisioning
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ACID POISONING
by:- firoz qureshidept. psychiatric nursing
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Suicidal or homicidal or accidental.
Acids which are used like nitric, sulphuric, hydrochloric carbolic,
oxalic and acetic acids.
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SYMPTOMSBurns on or around the lips.
Burning in the mouth, throat and stomach often followed by heavy vomiting
Intense thirst
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TREATMENT
Same as in general management of poisoning
GENERAL :
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Check and monitor the persons airway, breathing and pulse.
SPECIFIC
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Keep the person comfortable. The person should be rolled
onto the left side, and remain there while getting or waiting
for medical help.
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Give half litre of water or
milk in which milk of magnesia (50 grams) has
been added.
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If milk or water is not available then olive oil, butter, white of an egg and barley water can
be given.
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As quickly as possible, flush contaminated area with lukewarm, gently flowing water for at least 20-30mints.
Remove all the jewellery or clothing which had contact with acid.
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Don’t apply any kind of
cream and ointment on the affected area as it may
slow the treatment procedure by doctors.
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Shift the casualty immediately to the
hospital.
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Do not Induce vomiting unless you are
told to do so by the poison control center or a Doctor.
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Do not Try to neutralize the poison
with lime juice or vinegar; or any other substance, unless u are told to do so by the poison control centre or a Doctor.
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Do not Use any “cure - all” type
antidote. Wait for symptoms to develop
if you suspect that someone has been poisoned.
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THANK YOU