How to treat slight ammonia poisoning?

Ammonia is a colorless and pungent alkaline gas. Mainly used in leather, dyes, fertilizers, pharmaceuticals and other industries, refrigerants are often accidentally inhaled. When the concentration of ammonia in the air reaches 500-700 mg/m3, serious symptoms of respiratory poisoning may occur. If it reaches 3500-7500mg/m, "lightning" death may occur.

* How to judge ammonia poisoning?

There is a history of contact between ammonia and ammonia water, and it is easy to judge according to the following symptoms.

1. Inhalation poisoning: pungent sensation in mouth, clothes and nose, cough, tears, salivation, chest pain, chest tightness, shortness of breath and ammonia smell; Even skin erosion, edema, necrosis, pulmonary edema, laryngeal spasm, dyspnea and so on.

2, skin contact: visible skin redness, blisters, erosion, keratitis and so on.

* How to give first aid when ammonia poisoning occurs?

1, so that the patient can leave the scene quickly, lie still and receive oxygen.

2, eyes, skin burns can be thoroughly rinsed with water or 2% boric acid solution. Take some antibiotic eye drops.

3, quickly sent to the hospital for treatment.

* How to prevent ammonia poisoning?

1, transportation should be strictly managed and protected.

2, strengthen publicity, improve the level of protection and first aid knowledge.