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Treatment for STYRENE GAS Exposure cases
Styrene gas
Inhalation/Systemic Toxicity
1. Maintain a clear airway and ensure adequate ventilation.
2. Remove from source of exposure.
3. Administer oxygen to achieve adequate oxygenation.
4. Monitor vital signs and cardiac rhythm; check the capillary blood sugar.
5. Perform a 12-lead ECG in all patients who require assessment.
Repeat 12-lead ECGs are recommended, especially in symptomatic patients.
Check cardiac rhythm, QRS duration and QT interval.
6. All patients who require assessment should be observed for at least 4 hours after exposure. Asymptomatic patients can then be considered for discharge with advice to return if symptoms develop.
7. In symptomatic patients perform a chest X-ray, blood gas analysis and a peak flow.
8. Consider arterial blood gas analysis in patients who have a reduced level of consciousness (e.g. GCS less than 8; AVPU scale P or U) or have reduced oxygen saturation on pulse oximetry.
8. Pulmonary oedema and/or acute lung injuryTreat pulmonary oedema and/or acute lung injury with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or in severe cases with IPPV and PEEP.
9. Change clothes, Wash eyes and skin with large amounts of water.
10. Other measures as indicated by the patient's clinical condition.
Patients should be advised on discharge to seek medical attention if symptoms subsequently develop.
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