Lacquer

• acetone

Where Found:

• some lacquers
• some cleaning agents

Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

Symptoms:

• body as a whole
  • act as if drunk
  • increase need to urinate

• respiratory
  • difficulty breathing
  • slowed breathing rate
  • shortness of breath

• gastrointestinal
  • nausea & vomiting
  • abdominal pain

• nervous system
  • coma
  • stupor

Home Treatment:
Standard procedure is to induce emesis ( vomiting ) unless the patient is unconscious or experiencing convulsions . Before inducing emesis, contact Poison Control for verification.

If instructed to induce emesis, standard procedure is as follows:

Give the usual dose of ipecac syrup: 15 milliliter (ml) or 1 TABLEspoonful for children and 30 ml (2 TABLEspoonsful) for adults. Follow with 1/2 glassful or 4 ounces (oz.) of water for children or 8-12 oz. of water for adults. Repeat one more time in 1/2 hour if emesis has not occurred.

Before Calling Poison Control:
Determine the following information:

• the patient's age, weight, and condition
• the name of product (ingredients and strengths if known)
• the time it was swallowed
• the amount swallowed

Call Poison Control:
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:
Some or all of the following procedures may be performed:

• Use gastric lavage .
• Induce emesis .
• Give oxygen if needed.
• Treat the symptoms.

Prognosis:
Survival past 48 hours usually indicates recovery will occur.