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3-First Aid for Exposure to Tetrachloroethylene
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What should I do if someone becomes ill from breathing Tetrachloroethylene? Take precautions to ensure your own safety before attempting rescue (e.g. wear appropriate protective equipment). Remove source of contamination or move victim to fresh air. If breathing has stopped, trained personnel should begin artificial respiration (AR) or, if the heart has stopped, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) immediately. Quickly transport victim to an emergency care facility. What do I do if someone gets Tetrachloroethylene on their skin? Avoid direct contact. Wear chemical protective clothing, if necessary. Quickly and gently blot or brush away excess chemical. Remove contaminated clothing, shoes and leather goods (e.g. watchbands, belts). Wash gently and thoroughly with water and non-abrasive soap for at least 20 minutes or until the chemical is removed. Obtain medical attention immediately. Completely decontaminate clothing, shoes and leather goods before re-use or discard. What do I do if someone gets Tetrachloroethylene in their eyes? Quickly and gently blot or brush away excess chemical. Immediately flush the contaminated eye(s) with lukewarm, gently flowing water for at least 5 minutes or until the chemical is removed while holding the eyelid(s) open. Obtain medical advice immediately. What do I do if someone swallows Tetrachloroethylene? NEVER give anything by mouth if victim is rapidly losing consciousness, is unconsciousness or is convulsing. Have victim rinse mouth thoroughly with water. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Have victim drink 240 to 300 mL (8 to 10 ozs) of water to dilute material in stomach. If vomiting occurs naturally, have victim lean forward to reduce risk of aspiration. Repeat administration of water. If breathing has stopped, trained personnel should begin artificial respiration or, if the heart has stopped, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) immediately. Quickly transport victim to an emergency care facility. Is there anything else I need to know about first aid? Provide general supportive measures (comfort, warmth, rest). Consult a doctor and/or the nearest Poison Control Centre for all exposures except minor instances of inhalation or skin contact. All first aid procedures should be periodically reviewed by a doctor familiar with the material and its condition of use in the workplace.
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Document last updated on February 19, 1999
Copyright ©1997-2008 Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety
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