There are many substances that are capable ofcause severe damage to human health. Poisoning by each of them has some unique symptoms. Methods of treatment in some cases may be specific.
Bromine is a chemical element that is in the seventh group of the periodic table of Mendeleev. This element refers to halogens.
Bromine is nothing more than a heavya liquid with a very sharp odor. In reflected light, it becomes dark purple (almost black), passing light makes it dark red. In the solid state, bromine is a needle-like crystal of a red-brown color. It refers to poisonous substances, but it is not considered extremely dangerous.
Poisoning with bromine is easy. This means that you can work with it only in overalls, gas mask and special gloves.
Compounds with this substance do not occuronly in production, but also in natural conditions. Bromine poisoning can be obtained in chemical or tanning or any other industry. Such poisonings often occur in factories producing dyes.
Bromide poisoning: symptoms
The concentration of 0.001% causes irritationmucous membranes, severe dizziness. Possible nasal bleeding. Concentration of 0.02% causes spasms, choking, nasal passages are blocked. When liquid bromine hits the skin, there is an itch. Long-term exposure leads to the formation of ulcers. Such ulcers heal very slowly.
Bromine poisoning can be dangerous.The victim should be immediately taken to fresh air. It is recommended to give warm milk, in which soda is added. Burned with liquid bromine, the skin should be rinsed several times with water.
When inhaled vapors of the substance in questionthere is a runny nose, drooling, lacrimation, conjunctivitis. The tongue is often painted brown. Poisoning can cause pneumonia, bronchitis, pulmonary edema.
Acute poisoning can cause big problems with the respiratory tract: they are very irritated, and shortness of breath, cough, runny nose and other symptoms become incredibly strong.
When bromide poisoning also sufferlymphatic glands. This substance has a very profound effect on them. Lymph glands enlarge and become firm. It is important to note that poisoning with bromine leads only to the defeat of those glands that are on the left side.
The use of small doses of the substance inside leads todirect damage to the spinal cord and brain. At the same time, the person's intellectual abilities deteriorate, and his efficiency decreases. Also note that it becomes easily excitable, but this condition can immediately go into drowsiness.
In women, poisoning with bromine can causethe appearance of gases in the vagina, as well as the pelvic tumor of the uterus. Below, there are long, sharp pains. They can torment long after all other symptoms have been eliminated. Premature menstruation is possible. Usually they are abundant and accompanied by unpleasant sensations.
Bromine poisoning: treatment
Как уже говорилось выше, в первую очередь it is necessary to bring the patient to fresh air. Next, remove clothing and rub the affected areas with alcohol. The injured are prescribed inhalation solution of sodium thiosulfate (2%). Warm milk with soda should be drunk as much as possible. It is also recommended to eat bread, abundantly sprinkled with salt.
In some cases, intravenous injections of calcium chloride are done. Sometimes it is necessary to take various drugs that improve the functioning of the cardiovascular system.
