1995-08-11_REVISION - M1977493 (8)

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# ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND REFERENCES(continued) • INHALATION If consciousness is impaired, oxygen and amyl nitrite should be admin.Lstered. Carry the patient to an uncontaminated atmosphere. Keep the patient warm and calm. SKIN CONTACT If consciousness is impaired, oxygen and amyl nitrite should be administered. In—.ediately flush with large quantities of water for 5 m' utes after contact or suspected contact, and completely remove all contaminated clothing (including shoes or boots) . Flushing with water for 5 minutes is sufficient to effectively remove cyanide from the patient's skin. Call a physician. EYE CONTACT If consciousness is impaired, oxygen and amyl nitrite should be administered. Immediately flush the eyes with large quantities of water for 5 minutes while holding the eyelids apart. Do not try to neutralize with "acids" or "alkalies" . Eye contact will require further evaluation and possibly treatment. Continue rinsing the eye during transport to the hospital. Call a physician. INGEST--ON If consciousness is impaired, oxygen and amyl nitrite should be administered. If the patient is conscious, immediately give patient one pint of 1% sodium thiosulfate solution (or plain water) by mouth and induce vomiting. Repeat until vomit fluid is clear. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a physician. Give oxygen. MEDICAL TREATMENT EXPERIENCE SHOWS THAT FIRST AID GIVEN PROMPTLY IS USUALLY THE ONLY TREATMENT NEEDED FOR TYPICAL INDUSTRIAL CYANIDE EXPOSURE. LARGER CYANIDE EXPOSURE INCREASES THE NEED FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT. Do not overact. Although prompt action is essential when poisoning has occurred, a lucid, conscious pe_son who can com;unicate does not have significant cyanide poisoning and tre-_�_ment will rarely be necessary. "Treat what you see" is a good rule of thumb. (continued) ��^R p.,n,. ,p