Properties of Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide (synonym perhydrol) - low concentration solution, an antiseptic for the treatment of skin wounds, the liquid having no color, and flavor. It dissolves easily in different liquids, including alcohol. Hydrogen peroxide is considered an acid, so any ingestion can lead to negative consequences of the solution.
The drug consists of hydrogen and oxygen in the practice of active oxygen is released - a strong oxidant that dissolves both intact and dead tissue. When applying hydrogen peroxide to a pathologic nidus blood clot formed quickly stops bleeding.
Applications Hydrogen Peroxide:
- in medical practice - disinfectant for treatment of wounds, abrasions, cuts, bruises, for cleaning purulent cavities, abscesses and phlegmons;
- in factories - a foaming agent, a cleaner, a catalyst;
- in everyday life - for bleaching the hair on the head and on the body, teeth, bleaching of fabrics, get rid of odor, to disinfect surfaces.
- in catering - for the treatment of surfaces, plates, microwaves, tools and instruments.
The possibility of using hydrogen peroxide without the possibility of poisoning affect the solution concentration. The maximum allowable percentage of active ingredient in the beauty industry for the manufacture of hair products - 12%, for the production of skin care products - 4%. In medicine the 3-percent concentration at processing of integuments and the diluted solution (11 parts water to 1 part of hydrogen peroxides) for the treatment of mucous membranes and rinses.
As can be poisoned by the hydrogen peroxide
Poisoning of hydrogen peroxide can occur upon any contact with the solution concentration inwardly, by inhalation of fine particles means the plant, in contact with a highly concentrated fluid to the skin, mucous membranes and eyes. Any poisoning due to a violation of the use and non-observance of safety instructions.
Hydrogen peroxide can be poisoned when read contraindications to the use of carefully.
Means in order to avoid poisoning is not recommended for use in situations such as:
- individual hypersensitivity to active compounds from the formulation;
- hyperthyroidism and elevated thyroid function;
- gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcers, esophageal disease;
- decompensated liver disease and kidney;
- dermatitis herpetiformis.
To avoid poisoning, remember the basic rules of the use of hydrogen peroxide in the home. Acquired three percent concentration solution can be used for skin treatment. For application to the mucous membranes, mouth rinses and instillation into the nose should be diluted agent in distilled water at a ratio of 1 to 11.
In no case can drinking hydrogen peroxide to avoid poisoning and damage to internal organs. Storage solution is best to choose a first aid kit, to which do not have access to small children. The liquid is colorless and odorless, most often occurs in daily life poisoning by ingestion Hydrogen peroxide child.
Symptoms of poisoning Hydrogen Peroxide
At poisoned hydrogen peroxide with the concentration of the active substance to 9%, a number of symptoms:
- burn damage on the skin (in this case there is no direct poisoning and release of the substance inside);
- pain during the food or airway tube;
- dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, flatulence;
- pain in the stomach and intestines;
- difficulty inhaling and exhaling;
- swelling of the mucous membranes, skin flushing.
In some sources you can find information that in case of poisoning and in contact with hydrogen peroxide in the blood is released atomic oxygen bubbles are formed and distributed on vessels that can lead to emboli, and fatal consequences. Signs of vascular occlusion: chest pain, difficulty in breathing, cyanosis of the lips, impaired consciousness, accelerated heart rate, hacking cough.
If poisoning high hydrogen peroxide concentrations occur more adverse symptoms:
- severe burns of the mucous membranes of the gastrointestinal tract or the respiratory tract, requiring surgical intervention;
- severe pain, narcotic analgesics can only be removed;
- loss of consciousness, shock.
Poisoning aid of hydrogen peroxide
Poisoned by hydrogen peroxide can both adults and children. What if there was poisoning? Regardless of the age of the patient should immediately call an ambulance. As long as the car goes on a call, you should wash the stomach with water or a dilute solution of potassium permanganate. When it is impossible to treat poisoning in a manner effective method induce vomiting reflex pressure on the root of the tongue. The patient is recommended to poisoning sorbent (e.g. activated charcoal or Polysorb), a laxative, an analgesic drug with strong pains.
If the poisoning occurred at the plant, and the person breathed in the fine particles of hydrogen peroxide should be open collar, provide fresh air, remove to the street. After contact with the solution on healthy skin wash thoroughly with running cold water. Further etiotropic, pathogenetic and further symptomatic treatment is given in terms of toxicological hospital.
Consequences poisoning hydrogen peroxide
In some situations, after reception of acute poisoning Hydrogen peroxide can not occur. Professor Neumyvakin recommends even drink heavily diluted drug for weight loss. But even after such a scheme to combat obesity are negative consequences arise stomach ulcers and damage the mucous membranes of the digestive tract. If poisoning highly concentrated solutions can occur fatal. For example, the lethal dose 30 percent Hydrogen peroxide - 50 ml.
If poisoning of hydrogen peroxide formed in the bloodstream oxygen blocking vessels internal organs. There may be a heart attack kidney, lung, heart, intestines, blood vessels of the lower limbs embolism, stroke.
Doctors recommend not rinse the mouth with hydrogen peroxide, douche, irrigate the cavity, dripping the solution into the ears. All these techniques are not described in the official instructions for use can lead to acute or chronic poisoning, damage to the mucous membranes. Hydrogen peroxide solution can be used only topically. Such warning due to the fact that the active substance preparation - acid, a strong oxidant capable, moreover, to cause a gas embolism in blood vessels.
conclusion
Every drug has its purpose, and it should be used in accordance with official instructions for use. Hydrogen peroxide can be poisoned by taking into solution or inhaled agent pairs on manufacture. Perhydrol poisoning - not isolated cases and do not differ harmless. Store means you need at least sheltered from open flames and hidden from young children. Prior to use, carefully read the instructions and check the concentration specified on the package.
sources:
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