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FIRST AID(continued) <br /> . Eastern Region 1-203-741-0761 <br /> Midwestern Region 1-317-276-3377 <br /> Western Region 1-209-443-2626 <br /> Amyl Nitrite Notes: <br /> 1. Amyl nitrite is highly volatile and flammable;do not <br /> smoke or use around a source of ignition. <br /> 2. If treating patient in a windy or drafty area, provide <br /> something--a rag, shirt, wall, drum, cupped hand, etc.-- <br /> to prevent the amyl nitrite vapors from being blown away. <br /> Keep the ampule upwind from the nose. The objective is <br /> to get amyl nitrite into the patient's lungs. <br /> 3. Rescuers should avoid amyl nitrite inhalation to avoid <br /> becoming dizzy and losing competence. <br /> 4. Lay the patient down. Since amyl nitrite dilates blood <br /> vessels and lowers blood pressure, lying down will help <br /> prevent unconsciousness. <br /> 5. Do not overuse; excessive use might put the patient in <br /> shock. This has not occurred in practice at DuPont <br /> plants, and we are not aware of any death or serious <br /> aftereffects from treatment with amyl nitrite. (See <br /> MEDICAL TREATMENT section.) <br /> FIRST AID <br /> 1. If no symptoms, no treatment is necessary;decontaminate <br /> patient. <br /> 2. If conscious but symptoms (nausea,shortness of breath, <br /> dizziness) are evident, give oxygen. <br /> 3. If consciousness is impaired (slurred speech, <br /> drowsiness), give oxygen and amyl nitrite. <br /> 4. If unconscious but breathing, give oxygen and amyl <br /> nitrite by means of a respirator. <br /> "'INFORMATION CONTINUED IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION <br /> AND <br /> REFERENCES SECTION. <br /> PROTECTION INFORMATION <br /> Generally Applicable Control Measures and Precautions, <br /> Good general ventilation should be provided to keep dust, <br /> mist, and hydrogen cyanide gas below exposure limits. <br /> Personal Protective Equipment Recommended minimum protection: chemical splash goggles and <br /> rubber gloves (butyl or neoprene preferred). <br /> Have available and use as appropriate: face shield; rubber <br /> suits, aprons, and boots; disposable toxic dust and mist <br /> respirators;self-contained breathing air supply (in case of <br /> — emergency); hydrogen cyanide detector; first aid and medical <br /> treatment supplies, including oxygen resuscitators. <br /> (continued) <br /> 1252CR Page 7 <br />