How to treat Hydrofluoric acid poisoning

First, let me tell you some basic information about Hydrofluoric acid. Hydrofluoric acid is an aqueous solution of hydrogen fluoride, it has a strong corrosive. Hydrofluoric acid is also an important chemical raw materials, widely used in various areas. So Hydrofluoric acid may appear in every corner of our life, you may get Hydrofluoric acid poisoning unconsciously.

This article we will discuss Hydrofluoric acid poisoning from swallowing, breathing in, or touching. 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 at 1-800-222-1222.

This acid is most commonly used for industrial purposes. It is used in:

1. Computer screens manufacturing

2. Fluorescent bulbs

3. Glass etching

4. High octane gasoline manufacturing

5. Some household rust removers

Before you learn how to treat Hydrofluoric acid poisoning, I think you should clear the Symptoms of Hydrofluoric acid poisoning. If one got poisoning from swallowing, the Symptoms may be can't breathe as the throat swells shut, fever, severe abdominal pain, Severe pain in the mouth, Severe throat pain and Vomiting. If from breathing in (inhaling) the acid, Bluish colored lips and fingernails, chills, choking, coughing, fever and tight chest should be the Symptoms. From touching the acid, the Symptoms should be Very painful skin burning.

If you find above Symptoms in your family, friends or any others who may touch the things mentioned in the above passage. You should do these things in fellow paragraph.

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. Immediately take the person to the hospital. At the same time, you should collect these information for Emergency :

1. The patient's age, weight, and condition

2. The name of the product (ingredients and strengths if known)

3. The time it was swallowed

4. The amount swallowed

If you suspect possible poisoning, seek emergency medical care immediately. 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 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Take the container with you to the hospital, if possible.

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