Tag: Poisoning
Types of Pneumoconiosis and its features Their features are as shown in the following table. Type Features Preventive measures Silicosis – It is due to inhalation of …
Pneumoconiosis Pneumoconiosis is a group of lung disorders resulting from inhalation of different types of dusts. The dust gets deposited in the lung and the lungs develop reaction to …
Turpentine poisoning It is a volatile oil derived from pine trees. It is used in the preparation of varnishes, paints, and in medicine. It poisoning usually occurs by inhalation. …
Cadmium poisoning It is a white, ductile, metallic element. It is present in zinc ores. It is used in atomic reactors, electroplating, manufactures of alloys , and rechargeable battery …
Beryllium poisoning It is a steel gray, hard, light metallic element. It is used mainly in contacts, copper alloys and springs. Its poisoning is diagnosed by the following features. …
Hydrogen sulphide poisoning It is a colorless, inflammable, poisonous gas. It smells like rotten eggs. It is used in metallurgy, manufacturing of sulfur compounds and chemical laboratories. It is …
Cyanide poisoning Cyanide is a very strong it may be in the form of a salt of sodium, potassium or hydrogen cyanide, or in the form of a gas. …
Benzene Poisoning Benzene is a volatile liquid that is not miscible with water but dissolves in fat. It is used in the industries manufacturing drugs and dyes. Its poisoning …
