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Poisons
Pencil lead
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Definition:
This poisoning is caused by ingestion of regular pencil lead.
Alternative Names:
Graphite
Poisonous Ingredient:
Carbon
Graphite
Where Found:
Regular pencils
Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
Symptoms:
Gastrointestinal
Stomach ache
Vomiting
Note: There may be no symptoms.
Home Treatment:
Graphite is relatively nontoxic. Contact Poison Control for further information.
Before Calling Emergency:
Determine the following information:
The patient's age, weight, and condition
Name of product (as well as the ingredients and strength, if known)
The time it was swallowed
The amount swallowed
Poison Control, or a local emergency number:
They will instruct you if it is necessary to take the person to the hospital. If it is necessary, bring a pencil sample with you to the emergency room.
What to expect at the emergency room:
Some or all of the following procedures may be performed on the patient:
Observe the patient.
Treat the symptoms.
Expectations (prognosis):
Since this chemical is normally nontoxic, recovery is likely.
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Review Date: 4/16/2004
Reviewed By: Cherlin Johnson, M.D., Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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