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Definition
Poisoning from exposure to oxalic acid.Poisonous Ingredient
Oxalic acid
Where Found
Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
Symptoms
Home Treatment
Call Poison Control. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Give milk or water immediately, preferably water.Before Calling Emergency
Determine the following:
Poison Control, or a local emergency number
The Poison Control or local emergency telephone representative will instruct you if it is necessary to take the patient to the hospital. See Poison Control centers for telephone numbers and addresses.
Take the 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)
The extent of injury is determined by the amount of acid ingested and the time to treatment. Severe ulceration of the mouth, GI tract, or airway may occur and can be rapidly fatal if not treated. 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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