First Aids Actions to Sodium Cyanide Leakage
General advice Pay attention to self-protection. Remove affected persons from the hazard area. Remove contaminated or soaked clothing immediately and dispose of safely. Always use protective equipment items (e.g. suitable respiratory equipment and suitable protective clothing / protective gloves made of butyl rubber, fluoro rubber, chloroprene rubber, etc.). Keep warm, position comfortably, and cover well. Place patients who are unconscious but breathing in the stabilized lateral position. In case of cardiac arrest, begin with cardiopulmonary reanimation (CPR) immediately. Do not leave victims unattended.
In case of inhalation: Inhalation is possible if aerosols, mists, dusts, or smoke form. No mouth-to-mouth or mouth-to-nose artificial respiration. Use artificial respiration bag or respirator. Dander of poisoning! Keep respiratory tract clear. In case of difficulties in breathing, supply oxygen. Call emergency doctor immediately (alarm report: cyanide / hydro-cyanic acid poisoning).
In case of skin contact: No cases of cyanide intoxication have been observed to date following contact with dry sodium or potassium cyanide on dry skin free of injuries. Upon skin contact, wash with plenty of water and soap. Summon an emergency physician immediately in case of intoxication symptoms (key terms: intoxication with cyanide / prussic acid).
In case of eyes contact: Use of special rinsing solutions with high buffer capacities (e.g. borate buffer solutions, diphoterines, etc.) is recommended within the framework of first aid measures. or With eye held open, thoroughly rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 10 minutes. Inoculated solid matter must be reliably removed by mechanical means. Summon an emergency physician immediately in case of intoxication symptoms (key terms: intoxication with cyanide / prussic acid).
In case of ingestion: Rinse out mouth. Immediately give large quantities of water to drink. Do not induce vomiting. Call emergency doctor immediately (alarm report: cyanide / hydro-cyanic acid poisoning).
