Inhalation exposure results in the most rapid onset of toxic symptoms, followed by the gastrointestinal tract and, ultimately, the dermal route. The most commonly reported initial symptoms include headache, nausea, dizziness, and increased secretions, such as sweating, salivation, tearing, and respiratory secretions. Take or drag the victim to the open air immediately. If you think you need protection, such as a respirator, and you don't have one available, call the Fire Department and wait for the emergency team before entering the area.
If the victim's skin is blue or the victim has stopped breathing, give artificial respiration (if you know how to do it) and call the rescue service for help. Open doors and windows so that no one else is poisoned by fumes. Do not cause the person to vomit unless the poison control center or a health care provider tells you to. The onset of symptoms depends on the route of entry and the severity of the poisoning.
Gastric symptoms, such as stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, appear early if the material has been swallowed. Similarly, salivation, headache, dizziness, and excessive secretions that cause breathing difficulties are initial symptoms if the material has been inhaled. Respiratory muscle involvement can cause respiratory failure. Stomach, intestinal and respiratory symptoms usually appear at the same time if the pesticide is absorbed through the skin.
In children, the first symptom of intoxication may be a seizure. To minimize the chances of having a problem with the use of a pesticide product, look for ways to reduce your exposure or choose a product with lower toxicity. pesticides can cause serious damage to the nose, throat and lung tissue if inhaled in sufficient quantities. When a pesticide comes into contact with a surface or organism, that contact is called exposure to pesticides.
The label of a pesticide product will have one of three signal words that clearly indicate the degree of toxicity associated with that product (Table I). After handling or working with pesticides, wash your hands and face thoroughly with soap and water before eating, drinking, or smoking. Anyone who may be exposed to pesticides should be aware of the signs and symptoms of pesticide poisoning. Respiratory protection is especially important when you can inhale powders, dusts, gases, vapors, or small droplets of pesticide aerosol.
No matter the method of treatment, there is always a certain degree of risk associated with the use of a pesticide. Remove contaminated clothing immediately, and then bathe and shampoo the person vigorously with soap and water to remove the pesticide from the skin and hair. However, applicators can minimize or nearly eliminate exposure and, therefore, reduce danger, by following label instructions, wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) and handling the pesticide properly. The information in this publication does not replace or replace in any way the restrictions, precautions, instructions or other information on the pesticide label or any other regulatory requirement, nor does it necessarily reflect the position of the U.
Pesticides classified as highly toxic (Toxicity (Category I) based on oral, dermal or inhalation toxicity, must have the warning words DANGER and POISON printed in red with a skull and crossbones symbol prominently on the front panel of the package label. If you decide to use a pesticide, it is important that you understand the risks associated with a specific product or treatment. To help people understand the toxicity of products, pesticides are classified into low to high toxicity groups. It has been estimated that more than 36 million pounds of pesticide active ingredients are used annually in Nebraska.
Therefore, people who use or come into contact with pesticides regularly need to understand relative toxicity, potential health effects, and preventive measures to reduce exposure to the products they use. .
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