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Bookmark or Share- Hydrogen Fluoride | Chemical Emergencies | CDCHydrogen fluoride is a chemical compound (made up of two or more elements) that has the element fluorine. It can be a colorless gas or a fuming liquid, which means it creates gas vapors. It can also be dissolved in water. When hydrogen fluoride is dissolved in water, it may be called hydrofluoric acid. Hydrogen fluoride can be made when other ...
- Recommended Actions Based on Blood Lead LevelFollow the recommendations above for BLL is 3.5–19 μg/dL. Perform a complete history and physical exam, assessing the child for signs and symptoms related to lead exposure. Arrange for or refer the family for an environmental investigation of the home and a lead hazard reduction program.
- Fentanyl Facts | Stop Overdose | CDCFentanyl and overdose. Synthetic opioids like fentanyl contribute to nearly 70% of overdose deaths. 3 Even in small doses, it can be deadly. 4 5 6 Over the last few years, nonfatal and fatal overdoses involving fentanyl have continued to rise. 4 5 7. Drugs may contain deadly levels of fentanyl, and you wouldn't be able to see it, taste it, or ...
- Chlorine | Chemical Emergencies | CDCSymptoms of exposure to higher levels of chlorine include the following: Blurred vision or eye tearing. Burning feeling in the nose, throat, lungs, and eyes. Coughing and/or coughing up white to pink-colored fluid. Chest tightness. Breathing problems, shortness of breath, or rapid and shallow breathing.
- Tabun | Chemical Emergencies | CDCTabun, sometimes known as "GA," is a man-made chemical warfare agent that is a type of nerve agent. Nerve agents are the most toxic (harmful) and fast acting of the known chemical warfare agents. Nerve agents are similar to a type of pesticide called organophosphates. They are similar in terms of how they work and the kinds of harmful effects ...
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