Is gastric lavage indicated in phenyl poisoning?

Methemoglobinemia should be treated if greater than 30%, or in cases of respiratory distress, with methylene blue 1 to 2 mg/kg of 1% solution, slowly i.v. If phenol is ingested, avoid emesis, alcohol and oral mineral oil and dilution, because they may increase absorption. Gastric lavage is usually not recommended.

What is the antidote of phenyl?

There is no antidote for phenol. Although charcoal hemoperfusion can remove free phenol from the blood and exchange transfusion has been suggested for phenol poisoning, the clinical value of these procedures is unproven. Patients should be checked for methemoglobinemia.

How do you treat a phenol burn?

Carbolic acid or phenol does not mix with water, so use isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol first to flush the chemical off the skin and then flush with water. If alcohol is not available, flush with a large amount of water. Do not flush the eye with alcohol.

How is phenol treated?

Phenol Removal Methods. Effluent containing phenol contamination can be treated using ozone (O3), activated carbon or reverse osmosis. However, ozone can prove to be a complex and ‘scattergun’ treatment approach, particularly when the phenol is present in low concentrations.

What are the side effects of phenol?

Phenol topical Side Effects

• Difficulty with breathing.
• nausea.
• rash.
• swelling.
• vomiting.
• worsening of pain, redness, swelling, or irritation in or around the mouth.

How much phenol is toxic?

The LD 50 for oral toxicity is less than 500 mg/kg for dogs, rabbits, or mice; the minimum lethal human dose was cited as 140 mg/kg. The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services states the fatal dose for ingestion of phenol is from 1 to 32 g.

How long does a phenol burn take to heal?

Phenol burns Occasionally, the phenol used to stop the nail growing back can spread onto the surrounding skin next to the nail. If this occurs, you may experience mild irritation / discomfort. This usually resolves itself after two to three days and normal healing will take place.

What does phenol do to the body?

Phenol is considered to be quite toxic to humans via oral exposure. Anorexia, progressive weight loss, diarrhea, vertigo, salivation, a dark coloration of the urine, and blood and liver effects have been reported in chronically (long-term) exposed humans.

How is phenol removed from the body?

First Aid – Skin Contact Flush the affected skin area with copious amounts of water for a minimum of 15 minutes to remove any phenol which may be lying on the surface of the skin (not yet absorbed).

What does phenol do to the heart?

The fall of blood-pressure after large doses of phenol is due to depression of the heart muscle and dilatation of the blood vessels. With small doses the increase of blood-pressure is due to stimulation of the heart muscle or of the vaso-motor center.

What happens if you use too much Chloraseptic?

Toxicity: None to minor toxicity expected after swallowing small, taste amounts of the spray. Large amounts can cause more symptoms. Expected symptoms: Minor tingling sensation of the mouth and throat, minor stomach upset if swallowed.

What are the 3 toxic effects of phenol?