What should you do if someone ingests silver nitrate?

Answer 1

Silver nitrate is one of those truly nasty lab chemicals. Most first aid involves getting the affected party to a medical professional as soon as possible. If you have silver nitrate in the lab response procedures should be detailed in the firat aid kit. They usually are:

Inhalation:

• Remove to fresh air.
  
• If not breathing, give artificial respiration.
  
• If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
  
• Get medical attention immediately.

Ingestion:

• If swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.
  
• Give large quantities of water.
  
• Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
  
• Get medical attention immediately.

Skin Contact:

• Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
  
• Get medical attention immediately.
  
• Wash clothing before reuse.
  
• Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse.

Eye Contact:

• Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally.
  
• Get medical attention immediately.