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Definition
This poisoning is caused by an overdose of calcium phosphate. It can be found in some cosmetic products, as well as many industrial chemicals and cements.Poisonous Ingredient
Calcium phosphateWhere Found
Symptoms
Note: Most symptoms are seen with severe exposures/overdoses.
Home Treatment
Calcium phosphate is generally considered to be relatively nontoxic, but large ingestions or inhalations can result in serious toxicity.
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.Before Calling Emergency
Determine the following information:Poison Control, or a local emergency number
They will instruct you if it is necessary to take the patient to the hospital. See Poison Control centers for telephone numbers and addresses. Bring the poison container 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)
Recovery is very likely, because this product is relatively nontoxic. However, with severe exposures, the prognosis (probable outcome) depends on how rapidly the alkali was diluted and neutralized.
Extensive damage to the mouth, throat, eyes, lungs, esophagus, nose, and stomach are possible. The ultimate outcome depends on the extent of this damage.
Damage continues to occur to the esophagus and stomach for several weeks after the alkali was swallowed, and death may occur as long as a month later.
Update Date: 4/16/2004 Updated by: Cherlin Johnson, M.D., Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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