nitric acid poisoning
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nitric acid poisoning
Injury sustained from contact with nitric acid. Symptoms include pain, burning, vomiting, thirst, and shock.
Treatment
Emergency measures include oral administration of activated charcoal and large volumes of water. Emetics and stomach tubes should be avoided because they may cause rupture of the esophagus or stomach.
See also: poisoning
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