First Aid - Inhalation

In all inhalation exposures, severe or minimal:

• Take the exposed workers at once to a clean, uncontaminated area.
• Watch workers exposed to low concentrations for a short period of time. They will usually require no treatment and can be released.
• For severe exposure to higher concentrations:
  • Call a physician.
  • Administer oxygen by an individual who is trained and authorized to do so by a physician. This will help relieve pain and symptoms of lack of oxygen.
  • Begin artificial respiration immediately if the patient is not breathing.
  • Keep victim warm (but not hot) and rested until transported to the hospital.

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