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White Phosphorus Poisoning

Treatment of Inhalation Exposure

  • Water -soaked dressings applied over the nose
  • Move patient from the toxic environment to fresh air. 
  • If cough or difficulty in breathing develops, evaluate for hypoxia, respiratory tract irritation, bronchitis, or pneumonitis.
  • Administer 100% humidified supplemental oxygen, perform endotracheal intubation and provide assisted ventilation as required. 
  • Administer inhaled beta adrenergic agonists if bronchospasm develops. 
  • Exposed skin and eyes should be flushed with copious amounts of water.

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