SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
TREATMENT
AMMONIA GAS
Flush eyes with water for 15 minutes
Irritation of eyes, respiratory tract
Positive pressure oxygen
Coughing, choking
Humidified support respirators
Abdominal pain
Pure oxygen, humidified
Burning in eyes, nose, throat
Absolute bed rest
Fatigue
Suction, if needed
Cough, dyspnea
Pulmonary edema
Bronchitis, pneumonia
SULFUR OXIDE
Remove from contaminated area
Respiratory tract irritation
Positive pressure oxygen, humidified
Sneezing
Support respirations
Cough, dyspnea
CHLORINATED HYDROCARBONS
Oxygen, humidified
Euphoria
Support respiration
Burning of chest
Headache
CNS depression
Weakness, confusion
CHLORINE
Oxygen, humidified
Severe irritation of respiratory tract and
Support respiration
eyes
Glottal spasm
Coughing
Vomiting
Pulmonary edema
Cyanosis
Choking
Figure 3-1. Signs and symptoms associated with inhaling toxic gasses and treatments.
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