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TalcDefinition Return to top
This poisoning is due to exposure to talcum powder.Poisonous Ingredient Return to top
TalcWhere Found Return to top
Symptoms Return to top
Home Treatment Return to top
For any inhalation, seek emergency medical care immediately. Inhalation of talcum powder can be very serious. If on the skin, remove it by washing the area. Call Poison Control for guidance.Before Calling Emergency Return to top
Determine the following information:Poison Control, or a local emergency number Return to top
They will instruct you if it is necessary to take the patient to the hospital. Bring the container with you to the emergency room.What to expect at the emergency room Return to top
Some, or all of the following procedures may be performed:
Expectations (prognosis) Return to top
Inhalation of talcum powder can lead to very serious respiratory complications, even death. Recovery and prognosis depend on the time to treatment and the extent of the exposure. Seek emergency medical care immediately for any ingestion or inhalation. Update Date: 2/12/2004 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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