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Acetone
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Alternative names
Dimethyl formaldehyde; Dimethyl ketone; Fingernail polish remover
Definition
This is poisoning from swallowing acetone.
Where Found
- Some cleaning agents
- Some lacquers
- Fingernail polish remover
- Rubber cement
- Some glues
Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
Symptoms
- Body as a whole
- Acting as if drunk
- Increased need to urinate
- Low blood pressure
- Respiratory
- Difficulty breathing
- Slowed breathing rate
- Shortness of breath
- Bronchial irritation
- Gastrointestinal
- Nausea and/or vomiting
- May have fruity odor, or complain of sweet taste in mouth
- Abdominal pain
- Nervous system
Home Treatment
DO NOT induce vomiting. Contact your poison control center for specific instructions.
Before Calling Emergency
Determine the following information:
- The patient's age, weight, and condition
- The name of the product (ingredients and strengths if known)
- The time it was swallowed
- The amount swallowed
Poison Control, or a local emergency number
They will instruct you if it is necessary to take the patient to the hospital. See Poison Control Centers for telephone numbers and addresses. Take the container with you to the emergency room.
What to expect at the emergency room
Some or all of the following procedures may be performed:
- Use gastric lavage.
- Use activated charcoal if the patient arrives immediately after ingesting the poison.
- Administer oxygen if needed.
- Treat the symptoms.
Expectations (prognosis)
Survival past 48 hours usually indicates recovery will occur.
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