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Definition
Poisoning from an overdose of fluoride.Poisonous Ingredient
Where Found
Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
Symptoms
Home Treatment
Give milk every 4 hours. The standard procedure is to induce vomiting unless the patient is unconscious or experiencing convulsions. Before inducing vomiting, contact Poison Control for verification.
If instructed to induce vomiting, the standard procedure is as follows:
Before Calling Emergency
Determine the following information:
Poison Control, or a local emergency number
If you are concerned about a fluoride overdose or poisoning, seek emergency medical care immediately at your nearest emergency room. See poison control centers for the national telephone number. Take the container or a sample with you to the emergency room.What to expect at the emergency room
Some or all of the following procedures may be performed:
Expectations (prognosis)
Extent of illness and chance of recovery are dependent upon the dose and time to treatment. If the patient survives for 48 hours, recovery is likely. Update Date: 5/12/2003 Updated by: Todd Severson, M.D., Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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