What is Cyanide Poisoning Testing? Carlson Company Inc.
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Cyanide poisoning • Cyanide poisoning is a state that commonly evolves when someone inhale s, swallow or touch cyanide. In other words, cyanide is a poisonous chemi cal gas that halts the body from absorbing oxygen. This shortage of oxyge n can badly damage your organs and be life-threatening. • Cyanide is commonly found in factories that make jewelry, textile, paper, a nd plastics, Smoke from exhaust, cigarette, and fire and in the soil as well.
Following are the signs and symptoms of cyanide poisoning:
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Dizziness, Confusion, Headache. Restlessness. Shortness or rapid of breath. Chest pain. Vomiting. Lack of consciousness.
What to do if you consume cyanide? • Do Not Vomit - Cyanide in your vomit could contaminate others, or damag e your airway. • Wash Your Body - Wash your body, hairs with soap and water for 20 minut es and eyes with water for 15 minutes. • Try Not to Touch - Try not to touch any affected item with bare hands. • Carbon monoxide is a toxin in fire smoke, cyanide is definitely an overlook ed threat. Cyanide is often released when everyday items found in most h omes and businesses combust, making smoke inhalation the most regular reason behind serious cyanide poisoning.
How to Treat Cyanide Poisoning? • Oxygen must be provided to help restore oxygen to patients cells and to pr event damage. • Charcoal can be used to absorb cyanide. • Antidotes will be used to adhere with cyanide so that the body can remove it through urination.
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