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r95, 20:50 CAMFpT" 4.0 Chemical Database page 4 <br /> mucous membranes may result in severe irritation and burns. When liquid nitrogen <br /> dioxide contacts the skin, frostbite will result. <br /> Emergency Life-Support Procedures: Acute exposure to nitrogen dioxide may <br /> require decontamination and life support for the victims. Emergency personnel <br /> should wear protective clothing appropriate to the type and degree of <br /> contamination. Air-purifying or supplied-air respiratory equipment should also be <br /> worn, as necessary. Rescue vehicles should carry supplies such as plastic sbeeting <br /> and disposable plastic bars to assist in preventing spread of contamination. <br /> Inhalation Exposure: <br /> 1. Move victims to fresh air. Emergency personnel should avoid self-exposure to <br /> nitrogen dioxide. <br /> 3. Evaluate vital signs including pulse and respiratory rate, and note any trauma. If <br /> no pulse is detected, provide CPR. If not breathing, provide artificial respiration. If <br /> reathing is labored, administer oxygen or other respiratory, support. <br /> Obtain authorization and/or further instructions from the local hospital for <br /> administration of an antidote or performance of other invasive procedures. <br /> Transport to a health care facility. <br /> -)ermal/Eye Exposure: <br /> Remove victims from exposure. Emergency personnel should avoid self- <br /> :xposure to nitrogen dioxide. <br /> Evaluate vital signs including pulse and respiratory rate, and note any trauma. If <br /> io pulse is detected, provide CPR. if not breathing, provide artificial respiration. If <br /> )reathing is labored, administer oxygen or other respiratory support. <br /> Remove contaminated clothing as soon as possible. <br /> If eye exposure has occurred, eyes must be flushed with lukewarm water for at <br /> ?ast 15 minutes. <br /> Leash exposed skin areas with soap and water for at least 15 minutes. <br /> Obtain authorization and/or further instructions from the local hospital for <br /> dministration of an antidote or performance of other invasive procedures. <br /> . Transport to a health care facility. <br /> nrestion Exposure: <br /> Evaluate vital signs including pulse and respiratory, rate, and note any trauma. If <br /> o pulse is detected, provide CPR. If not breathing, provide artificial respiration. if <br /> -eathing is labored, administer uxygon of other respiratory support. <br /> DO -NOT induce 'vomiting or attempt to.neutrahze! <br /> Obtain authorization and�,or further instructions from the local hospital for <br /> .:ministration of an antidote or performance of other invasive. procedures.. <br />