Household Chemicals and Emergency First Aid

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ISBN 9780873719018
Cat# L901
 

Features

  • Covers 386 household chemicals
  • Discusses the hazards when chemicals are mixed
  • Describes the symptoms of overexposure
  • Provides instructions for emergency first aid treatment
  • Summary

    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.

    Editorial Reviews

    "A useful guide for academic libraries as well as firefighters, police, and other emergency responders."
    - Choice, American Library Association

    "Foden and Weddell do a superb job of introducing the subject by explaining and describing household products and their hazard ratings (from the National Academy of Sciences)."
    - Choice, American Library Association

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