Colognes

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Colognes

Definition:

Poisoning from ingestion of cologne.

Poisonous Ingredient:

ethyl alcohol(ethanol)
isopropyl alcohol (isopropanol)

Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

Where Found:

various colognes

Symptoms:

body as a whole
- listing from side to side
- unable to walk in a normal manner
- slurred speech
- easily upset
respiratory
- slowed respirations
gastrointestinal
heart and blood pressure
- low blood pressure
nervous system
- stupor
- coma

Home Treatment:

Call Poison Control. DO NOT INDUCE EMESIS (VOMITING) UNLESS INSTRUCTED TO DO SO BY Poison Control.

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.
Treat the symptoms.

Expectations (prognosis):

Survival over 24 hours usually indicates recovery will follow.

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