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Civilian Emergency Platform
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A person swallowed kerosene, petrol, lamp oil, or another petroleum product — often mistaken for water or stored in unlabeled bottles.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — NOT EXPERT REVIEWED — NOT FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Strong fuel smell on breath; burning mouth; coughing after swallowing.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Drowsiness, vomiting, trouble breathing, wheezing.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Unlabeled bottle or kerosene tin nearby.
Scene hazards: Toxic substance still present, Vomiting and aspiration risk
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 and Poison Control. Say hydrocarbon/kerosene ingestion.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT make them vomit under any circumstance.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Keep upright sitting position if alert — reduces aspiration if they cough.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If breathing worsens — call back immediately; may need oxygen.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 and Poison Control. Specify kerosene/petrol and amount.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Hospital observation required — lung damage may develop over hours.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — NEVER induce vomiting for petroleum products.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT give charcoal or milk unless Poison Control instructs.
MYTH: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Vomiting helps after swallowing kerosene
REALITY: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Vomiting greatly increases risk of petroleum entering the lungs, which can be fatal.
DANGER: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Severe chemical pneumonitis from aspiration.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Petroleum products are easily inhaled into lungs during vomiting, causing chemical pneumonia.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Even small amounts can be harmful — especially in children.