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Sulfuric Acid


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Alternate Names : Battery Acid

Definition

Poisoning from an overdose of sulfuric acid.

Symptoms & Signs

Initial symptoms would include severe pain on tissue contact and -- if swallowed -- there may be speech problems, drooling, vomiting, bloody vomit, abdominal pain, or burns on the mouth and throat.

From swallowing:

body as a whole
- severe pain in the mouth
- fever
respiratory
- breathing difficulty due to throat swelling
eyes, ears, nose, and throat
- severe pain in the throat
gastrointestinal
- severe abdominal pain
- vomit containing dark colored blood
heart and blood vessels
- rapid development of low blood pressure

From inhalation:

body as a whole
- weakness
- chest pain (tightness)
respiratory
- coughing
- breathing difficulty (sensation of not getting enough air)
- shortness of breath
- coughing up blood
eyes, ears, nose, and throat
- choking
skin
- bluish skin, lips, and fingernails
heart and blood vessels
- low blood pressure
- rapid pulse
nervous system:
- dizziness

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Review Date : 1/14/2002
Reviewed By : Victoria Kennedy, RN, A.D.A.M. editorial (1/14/2002). Previous review: Kevin G. Wheeler, M.D., Department of Emergency Medicine, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.(2/11/2001)

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