Isopropanol overdoseDefinition: Isopropanol overdose is�poisoning from�swallowing isopropanol, a type of�non-drinking alcohol.
Alternative Names: Rubbing alcohol overdose; Isopropyl alcohol overdose
Poisonous Ingredient: Isopropyl alcohol
Where Found: - Rubbing alcohol
- Alcohol swabs
- Paint thinners
- Cleaning supplies
- Perfumes
Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
Home Treatment: Seek immediate medical help. Do not make the person throw up. If the chemical is on the skin or in the eyes, flush with lots of water for at least 15 minutes. If the person breathed in the poison, immediately move�him or her 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. Take the container with you to the hospital, if possible. See National Poison Control center.
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. - Medicines to treat symptoms
- Treatment to get blood pressure�near�normal
- Activated charcoal
- Laxative
- A nasogastric (NG) tube thru the nose into the stomach to empty the stomach (gastric lavage)���
- Breathing assistance, possibly artificial respiration
- Dialysis
Expectations (prognosis): If the patient survives past the first 72 hours, complete recovery is very likely.
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