How to deal with Potassium carbonate poisoning

Potassium carbonate (K2CO3) is a white salt, soluble in water, which forms a strongly alkaline solution. It can be made as the product of potassium hydroxide's absorbent reaction with carbon dioxide. It is deliquescent, often appearing a damp or wet solid. Potassium carbonate is used in the production of soap and glass. The CAS NO is 584-08-7.

This article discusses poisoning from swallowing or breathing in potassium carbonate. This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or a local poison control center.

Firstly, talking about where can we find Potassium carbonate? It is usually contained in Glass, some dishwasher soaps, some forms of potash, some home permanent-wave solutions, soft soaps and so on. But this list may not be all inclusive; you must find it in any other products.

Then, we should know the common symptoms of Potassium carbonate poisoning, the people who is poisoning may performance for Abdominal pain – severe, Blood pressure rapidly drops, Breathing difficulties due to swelling of the throat Collapse, Diarrhea ,Mouth pain – severe and Throat pain – severe.

Now, let me tell you how to deal with the Potassium carbonate poisoning.

What the most important thing is home care when someone has the symptoms of Potassiumcarbonate poisoning. Here are the suggestions about hone care: Seek immediate medical help. DO NOT make a person throw up unless told to do so by Poison Control or a health care professional. If the chemical is on the skin or in the eyes, flush with lots of water for at least 15 minutes. If the chemical was swallowed, immediately give the person water or milk, unless instructed otherwise by a health care provider. DO NOT give water or milk if the patient is having symptoms (such as vomiting, convulsions, or a decreased level of alertness) that make it hard to swallow.

Before calling emergency you should determine 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

In the United States, call 1-800-222-1222 to speak with a local poison control center. This hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions. This is a free and confidential service. 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.

The health care provider will measure and monitor the patient's vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure. Symptoms will be treated as appropriate. The patient may receive: Fluids by IV, Endoscopy -- camera down the throat to see burns in the esophagus and the stomach, Oxygen.

How well a patient does depends on the amount of poison swallowed and how quickly treatment was received. The faster a patient gets medical help, the better the chance for recovery. Damage to the esophagus and stomach continues to occur for several weeks after the poison was swallowed. Death may occur.

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