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:
They will instruct you if it is necessary to take the patient to the hospital. See Poison Control centers for telephone numbers and addresses. Take the container with you to the emergency room.
What to expect at the emergency room:
Some or all of the following procedures may be performed:
Give milk.
Induce emesis (this must be done very carefully so patient will not inhale any of the oil). This is best left to the medical personnel at an emergency room.
Activated charcoal.
Give other fluids, with the amount being determined by kidney function.
Perform an endoscopy if there is evidence of burns to the throat.
Treat the symptoms.
Expectations (prognosis):
Survival past 48 hours is usually a good sign that recovery will occur. If any damage to the kidneys or throat has occurred, it may take several months to heal. Skin irritation is short lived.
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