• What should I do if someone becomes ill from breathing carbon dioxide gas?
• What do I do if someone gets carbon dioxide gas on their skin?
• What do I do if someone gets carbon dioxide gas in their eyes?
• What do I do if someone swallows carbon dioxide gas?
• Is there anything else I need to know about first aid?

What should I do if someone becomes ill from breathing carbon dioxide gas?

If symptoms are experienced, remove source of contamination or move to fresh air and obtain medical advice.

What do I do if someone gets carbon dioxide gas on their skin?

GAS: Not applicable.

LIQUEFIED GAS: Quickly remove victim from source of contamination and briefly flush with lukewarm, gently flowing water until the chemical is removed. DO NOT attempt to rewarm the affected area on site. DO NOT rub area or apply dry heat. Gently remove clothing or jewellery that may restrict circulation. Carefully cut around clothing that sticks to the skin and remove the rest of the garment. Loosely cover the affected area with a sterile dressing. DO NOT allow victim to drink alcohol or smoke. Quickly transport victim to an emergency care facility.

What do I do if someone gets carbon dioxide gas in their eyes?

GAS: No effects expected. If irritation occurs, remove source of contamination or move to fresh air.

LIQUEFIED GAS: Quickly remove victim from source of contamination. Immediately and briefly flush with lukewarm, gently flowing water until the chemical is removed. DO NOT attempt to rewarm. Cover both eyes with a sterile dressing. DO NOT allow victim to drink alcohol or smoke. Quickly transport victim to an emergency care facility.

What do I do if someone swallows carbon dioxide gas?

Ingestion is not an applicable route of exposure for gases or liquefied gases.

Is there anything else I need to know about first aid?

Provide general supportive measures (comfort, warmth, rest). All first aid procedures should be periodically reviewed by a doctor familiar with the material and its conditions of use in the workplace.

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Document last updated on December 23, 1997

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