Pencil leadDefinition: This poisoning is caused by swallowing or eating pencils containing lead.
Alternative Names: Graphite
Where Found: Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
Symptoms: Note: There may be no symptoms.
Home Treatment: Graphite is relatively non-poisonous. Contact Poison Control for further information.
Before Calling Emergency: Determine the following information: - The patient's age, weight, and condition
- Name of product (as well as the ingredients and strength, 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. The patient may receive: - Medicines to treat symptoms
Expectations (prognosis): Recovery is likely.
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