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Alternative names
Battery acidDefinition Return to top
This is poisoning from an overdose of sulfuric acid.Poisonous Ingredient Return to top
Where Found Return to top
Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
Symptoms Return to top
Initial symptoms would include severe pain on tissue contact and, if swallowed, there may be speech problems, drooling, vomiting, bloody vomit, abdominal pain, or burns on the mouth and throat.
From swallowing:
Home Treatment Return to top
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.
Seek emergency medical care immediately.
If on the skin or in the eyes, flush with lots of water for at least 15 minutes.
If swallowed, drink water or milk IMMEDIATELY. Give 4-7 oz. milk of magnesia, if on hand. (If the patient is vomiting or appears altered, DO NOT give liquids.)
For inhalation poisoning, remove the patient to fresh air.
Before Calling Emergency Return to top
Determine the following information:
Take 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
Extensive damage to the mouth, throat, and stomach are possible. The prognosis (probable outcome) depends on the extent of this damage and how rapidly the acid was diluted and neutralized. Ingestion may be fatal. Update Date: 1/29/2004 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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