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Ammonium hydroxide poisoning
Alternative Names: Aqueous - ammonia Home Treatment: DO NOT make the person throw up. Text Continues Below If ammonium hydroxide is on the skin or in the eyes, flush with lots of water for at least 15 minutes. If the person swallowed ammonium hydroxide, immediately give milk or water. Fruit juices may also be given. If the person breathed in fumes, immediately move the patient to fresh air. Before Calling Emergency: Determine the following information: The patient's age, weight, and condition The name of the product (ingredients and strengths, if known) The time it was swallowed The amount swallowed Poison Control, or a local emergency number: The National Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) can be called from anywhere in the United States. This national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions. This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the U.S. use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. What to expect at the emergency room: The health care provider will measure and monitor the patient's vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure. The patient may receive: Fluids Medicines to treat symptoms Medicine to reverse the effect of the poison (an antidote) Breathing assistance Endoscopy   Bronchoscopy   Irrigation (washing of the skin) Skin debridement (surgical removal of burned skin) Page:  1 | 2 | Next >>