| ENCYCLOPEDIA INDEX |
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Injury Disease Nutrition Poison Symptoms Surgery Test |
| A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P R S T V W Y Z |
Sodium bisulfate |
| Overview Symptoms Treatment |
| Home Treatment: |
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Seek emergency medical care immediately. If the chemical was swallowed: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Give water or milk as soon as possible to dilute the acid. If the patient is vomiting, keep administering fluids (water or milk). It is very important to dilute the acid to minimize damage to the tissues. |
| Before Calling Emergency: |
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Determine the following information:
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| Poison Control, or a local emergency number: |
| 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): |
| Damage to the esophagus may occur as late as 2 to 3 weeks after ingestion. Death may occur up to 1 month after ingestion. Those who recover may suffer from constrictions in the pyloric region of the stomach or in the esophagus. |
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