Lacquer poisoning: when to get help

1. 1

   Is any of this happening now?

   Call 911

   Call emergency services now if there is:

   • Trouble breathing, blue or grey lips, or severe choking
   • Collapse, inability to wake, severe confusion, or unusual behaviour
   • A seizure
   • Chest pain, marked palpitations, or sudden severe weakness
   • New blurred vision or loss of vision
   • A large exposure in an enclosed space
   • Lacquer around the mouth of someone who is not fully alert

   And for anyone, someone who:

   • you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
   Other emergency signs, for anyone

   • Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
   • Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
   • Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
   • Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
   • Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
   • Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
   • Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these
2. 2

   Is any of this happening?

   Be seen today

   Call a poison centre promptly after lacquer has been swallowed, after a substantial inhalation in an enclosed space, or when the product or amount is uncertain.

   In the United States, Poison Control can be reached at 1-800-222-1222.

   Elsewhere, use the local poison information service.

   Seek urgent advice after eye exposure if pain, redness, or blurred vision continues after rinsing.

   Medical assessment is also appropriate for persistent cough, vomiting, headache, dizziness, skin burns, or worsening symptoms.

   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these

Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Lacquer poisoning. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.