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| A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P R S T V W Y Z |
Sulfuric acid |
| Overview Symptoms Treatment |
| Alternative Names: |
| Battery acid |
| Home Treatment: |
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DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Seek emergency medical care immediately. For inhalation poisoning, remove the patient to fresh air. |
| Before Calling Emergency: |
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Determine the following information:
Take the container with you to the emergency room. |
| What to expect at the emergency room: |
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Some or all of the following procedures may be performed:
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| Expectations (prognosis): |
| Extensive damage to the mouth, throat, and stomach are possible. The prognosis (probable outcome) depends on the extent of this damage and how rapidly the acid was diluted and neutralized. Ingestion may be fatal. |
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