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Inhalation Exposure Response Guide

The document provides a decision tree for determining first aid responses to inhalation exposures. It outlines steps to take depending on factors like whether the substance is irritating, flammable, causes organ damage from single or repeated exposure, or is fatal if inhaled. Responses include removing the exposure source, calling a poison center or doctor, administering oxygen, performing CPR or AED, and seeking medical attention if unwell. The tree is meant to help determine the proper first aid instructions according to the substance's hazards.

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Inhalation Exposure Response Guide

The document provides a decision tree for determining first aid responses to inhalation exposures. It outlines steps to take depending on factors like whether the substance is irritating, flammable, causes organ damage from single or repeated exposure, or is fatal if inhaled. Responses include removing the exposure source, calling a poison center or doctor, administering oxygen, performing CPR or AED, and seeking medical attention if unwell. The tree is meant to help determine the proper first aid instructions according to the substance's hazards.

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DECISION TREE FOR

INHALATION EXPOSURES
NON-IRRITANT
AND NON-TOXIC?

THREAT TO RESCUER
IF INHALED
(e.g. knock-down?)

FLAMMABLE?

Eliminate all ignition sources


if safe to do so.

Get medical advice/attention if you feel


unwell or are concerned.

Take precautions to ensure your own safety


before attempting rescue (e.g. wear appropriate
protective equipment, use the buddy system).

CAUSES PULMONARY
EDEMA OR INTERFERES
WITH OXYGENATION?

RESPIRATORY
SENSITIZER?

Remove source of exposure or move


person to fresh air and keep
comfortable for breathing. If
experiencing respiratory symptoms:
Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.* If
breathing is difficult, trained personnel
should administer emergency oxygen
if advised to do so by the POISON
CENTER/doctor/.*

Statements in these
brackets {...} are optional

Remove source of exposure or move person to fresh


air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately
call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.* Specific treatment
{is urgent}.* If breathing is difficult, trained
personnel should administer emergency oxygen if
advised to do so by the POISON CENTER/doctor/.*
*Refer to supplemental first aid instruction, if
immediate administration of antidote or specific
measures required.
If appropriate, add Symptoms of pulmonary edema
can be delayed up to 48 hours after exposure.
If direct contact during rescue breathing poses a threat
to the first aid provider, recommend Avoid
mouth-to-mouth contact by using a barrier device.

ORGAN DAMAGE SINGLE EXPOSURE


IF INHALED?

HARMFUL IF INHALED, RESPIRATORY


IRRITANT, OR CAUSES
DROWSINESS/DIZZINESS?

{Take precautions to ensure your own safety (e.g.


wear appropriate protective equipment).} {Remove
source of exposure or move person to fresh air
and keep comfortable for breathing.} Call a
POISON CENTER/doctor/....*/if you feel unwell.

Yes
Continue

{If exposed} {If you feel unwell}{If concerned}:


Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/....* {Specific
treatment}

FATAL/TOXIC IF
INHALED?

Remove source of exposure or move person


to fresh air and keep comfortable for
breathing. {Immediately} call a POISON
CENTER/doctor/.* Specific treatment {is
urgent}.* If breathing has stopped, trained
personnel should begin rescue breathing or,
if the heart has stopped, immediately start
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or
automated external defibrillation (AED).
*Refer to supplemental first aid
instruction, if immediate administration of
antidote or specific measures required.
If direct contact during rescue breathing
poses a threat to the first aid provider,
recommend Avoid mouth-to-mouth contact
by using a barrier device.

ORGAN
DAMAGE - REPEATED
EXPOSURE?

Get medical advice/attention if you feel


unwell.

*Refer to supplemental first aid instruction,


if immediate measures required.

IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.


*...specify the appropriate source of emergency medical advice.

CARCINOGEN, TOXIC
TO REPRODUCTION,
MUTAGEN?

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