Household Chemicals and Emergency First Aid
Author | : Betty A. Foden |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 444 |
Release | : 2017-12-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781351440387 |
ISBN-13 | : 1351440381 |
Rating | : 4/5 (381 Downloads) |
Download or read book Household Chemicals and Emergency First Aid written by Betty A. Foden and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-12-01 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Household Chemicals and Emergency First Aid is an essential manual that covers 386 household chemicals, discusses their hazards when mixed with other chemicals, describes the symptoms of overexposure, and provides instructions for emergency first aid treatment. The book is intended to be used in the event that label instructions on household chemicals have not been followed. It describes what may possibly happen and how to handle the situation if it does occur. Poison control centers are listed by state with phone numbers and addresses. Because household accidents involving chemicals are so prevalent, this manual is a ""must have"" book for all emergency medical technicians, paramedics, and other emergency first aid providers. It is also useful for anyone wanting detailed information regarding emergency situations with household chemicals.