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Definition
This poisoning is caused by an overdose of calcium hydroxide. It is found in many industrial cleaning products, as well as in some industrial by-products, such as limewater, slaked lime, and many different types of cement.Poisonous Ingredient
Calcium hydroxideWhere Found
Symptoms
Home Treatment
Before Calling Emergency
Determine the following information:Poison Control, or a local emergency number
Follow all instructions given to you by the Poison Control Center. It is always necessary to seek medical attention for this type of exposure. 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)
Survival past 48 hours usually indicates that recovery will occur. If chemical burn occurred in the eye, permanent blindness can result. 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.
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