Chlorine Poisoning Learning Center

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Chlorine is found in non-toxic concentrations in many household products, including swimming pool water, mild cleaners, or mild bleaches. However, inhalation or ingestion of pure or highly concentrated chlorine can caus...

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Symptoms
Chlorine is found in non-toxic concentrations in many household products, including swimming pool water, mild cleaners,...
Causes
  • Chlorine
Tests
  • ABG
  • Blood pressure taking
  • Esophagoscopy
Treatments
  • Administration of intravenous fluids
  • Gastric Lavage
  • Oxygen therapy
Drugs
  • terbutaline
Alternative Therapies
DO NOT make a person throw up unless told to do so by Poison Control or a health care professional. Seek immediate medi...
Risk Factors
  • bleach
  • Chlorination
  • swimming
Complications
Determine the following information: Patient's age, weight, and condition; Name of the product (ingredients and strengt...
Prevention
Swimming pool water (and tablets used in swimming pool water; Gas released when mixing bleach with some of the powdered...
Doctor Specialties
The health care provider will measure and monitor the patient's vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing ra...

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