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    This document provides first aid information for exposure to ammonia through inhalation or skin contact. For inhalation, it recommends moving the victim to fresh air and flushing their system with water. It advises against inducing vomiting. For skin contact, it recommends flushing the exposed skin thoroughly with water, and thawing any frozen clothing before removing it to prevent further exposure. The signs and symptoms of inhalation include respiratory issues like coughing and impaired vision, while skin contact can cause frostbite, burns or blistering depending on the concentration.

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    This document provides first aid information for exposure to ammonia through inhalation or skin contact. For inhalation, it recommends moving the victim to fresh air and flushing their system with water. It advises against inducing vomiting. For skin contact, it recommends flushing the exposed skin thoroughly with water, and thawing any frozen clothing before removing it to prevent further exposure. The signs and symptoms of inhalation include respiratory issues like coughing and impaired vision, while skin contact can cause frostbite, burns or blistering depending on the concentration.

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    Respiratory (Inhalation of Ammonia) : First Aid For Inhalation

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    Gary Anthony Venaldios
    This document provides first aid information for exposure to ammonia through inhalation or skin contact. For inhalation, it recommends moving the victim to fresh air and flushing their system with water. It advises against inducing vomiting. For skin contact, it recommends flushing the exposed skin thoroughly with water, and thawing any frozen clothing before removing it to prevent further exposure. The signs and symptoms of inhalation include respiratory issues like coughing and impaired vision, while skin contact can cause frostbite, burns or blistering depending on the concentration.

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    DANGEROUS EFFECTS

    1.

    SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

    FIRST AID

    RESPIRATORY (INHALATION OF AMMONIA)

    First Aid for Inhalation:


    The most common way for ammonia to enter the body is through the respiratory system.

    Coughing Hoarseness Narrowing of bronchi Narrowing of throat and swelling causing upper airway obstruction Accumulation of fluid in the lungs Chest pain Runny nose Tearing of the eyes Impaired vision Headache Dizziness

    1. Move the person to fresh air and begin 2. decontamination with water as soon as possible. 3. If conscious and breathing, help the person drink 4. as much water as possible to flush their system 5. of ammonia. 6. If oxygen is required, get proper, qualified help 7. immediately to administer oxygen. 8. Do not induce vomiting. If a person is vomiting, 9. keep the head lower than the waist to prevent 10. further ammonia from getting into the lungs. 11. Transport the victim for more medical assistance 12. once they are decontaminated. 13. Tell the medical facility in advance to prepare for 14. the arrival of an ammonia injury victim. 15. If breathing has stopped, perform artificial respiration and

    administer oxygen if available. Contact EMS

    2.

    CONTACT WITH THE SKIN

    It can irritate the skin and cause chemical burns ranging from mild to severe depending on the concentration of the ammonia solution. Concentrated

    First Aid for Skin Contact: 1. Flush exposed areas thoroughly with water. 2. If clothing is frozen to skin, thaw out area first with water before removing clothing. Clothing then is contaminated with ammonium hydroxide and can cause Signs displayed by skin exposed secondary exposure to responders. to liquefied ammonia can include 3. Applying water on a patient may cause hypothermia, so frostbite, tissue death, or severe use blankets and quickly shelter them in a warm and burns with deep ulcerations. dry environment. Contact EMS.
    He may experience pain, redness of the skin, and blisters.

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