Emergency | MowNex

Take a breath. You're here.

That's the first right thing.

What happened?

Get help now

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Call 911

Life-threatening emergency

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Poison Control

1-800-222-1222 (24/7, free)

Chemical exposure

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If breathing difficulty, confusion, or seizure → Call 911

Where was contact?

Skin contact

1

Remove contaminated clothing

Take off any clothes that got product on them

2

Rinse with water for 15-20 minutes

Use cool running water, not hot

3

Wash gently with soap

Mild soap only, don't scrub

4

Call Poison Control if symptoms develop

Rash, burning, numbness, or swelling

✓ Do

Remove jewelry near affected area
Keep product container for reference
Monitor for delayed reactions

✕ Don't

Apply creams or lotions without guidance
Break any blisters that form
Ignore worsening symptoms

Eye contact

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Start rinsing immediately. Every second counts for eye exposure.

1

Rinse eye with water for 15-20 minutes

Hold eyelids open, let water flow across eye

2

Remove contact lenses if present

After starting to rinse, not before

3

Call Poison Control

1-800-222-1222 while rinsing or after

✓ Do

Tilt head so water runs away from unaffected eye
Use any clean water source available
Keep rinsing the full 15-20 minutes

✕ Don't

Rub the eye
Apply eye drops without guidance
Delay rinsing to call for help first

Inhaled fumes

1

Move to fresh air immediately

Get away from the chemical area

2

Loosen tight clothing

Open collar, loosen belt

3

Rest in comfortable position

Sit upright if having trouble breathing

4

Call 911 if breathing difficulty

Otherwise call Poison Control

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Call 911 immediately if: difficulty breathing, chest pain, confusion, or loss of consciousness

Swallowed product

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Call Poison Control immediately: 1-800-222-1222

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Have the product container ready
Know approximate amount swallowed
Know person's weight and age
Give small sips of water if conscious and advised

✕ Don't

Do NOT induce vomiting unless told to
Do NOT give anything by mouth if unconscious
Do NOT wait for symptoms to call

Equipment injury

Severe injury

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Call 911 immediately

1

Apply direct pressure to wound

Use clean cloth, press firmly

2

Elevate injured area if possible

Raise above heart level

3

If amputation: wrap part in damp cloth

Place in plastic bag, keep cool (not frozen)

4

Keep person calm and warm

Cover with blanket, reassure them

Heat emergency

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Heat stroke is life-threatening. If person has hot dry skin and is confused → Call 911

Heat stroke

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Call 911 immediately — Heat stroke can be fatal

1

Move to cool area

Shade, air conditioning, anywhere cooler

2

Cool rapidly

Ice packs to neck, armpits, groin. Spray with water.

3

Do NOT give fluids if unconscious

Only if alert and able to drink

Entered treated area

1

Remove from area immediately

Carry if necessary to avoid more contact

2

Rinse paws/feet and any exposed skin

Prevents licking/ingesting residue

3

Check product label for re-entry time

Most require area to dry (15 min - 24 hrs)

4

Call Poison Control if symptoms appear

Drooling, vomiting, tremors, skin irritation

For pets specifically:

ASPCA Animal Poison Control: 1-888-426-4435 (fee applies)

Sting or bite

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Call 911 if: Difficulty breathing, swelling of face/throat, dizziness, or known severe allergy

1

Remove stinger if present

Scrape sideways with card edge, don't squeeze

2

Wash with soap and water

Clean the area gently

3

Apply cold compress

Ice wrapped in cloth, 10 min on/off

4

Use EpiPen if prescribed and needed

For known severe allergies

Cut / laceration

1

Apply pressure with clean cloth

Hold firmly for 10-15 minutes

2

Clean wound when bleeding slows

Rinse with clean water

3

Apply antibiotic ointment if available

Cover with clean bandage

4

Seek medical care if:

Deep, won't stop bleeding, dirty, or needs stitches

Burn

1

Cool burn with cool running water

10-20 minutes, not ice

2

Remove jewelry/tight items near burn

Before swelling starts

3

Cover loosely with clean bandage

Don't break blisters

4

Seek medical care if:

Larger than palm, on face/joints, blistered, or deep

Eye debris

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Do not rub eye. This can cause more damage.

1

Blink several times

May flush out small particles

2

Rinse with clean water

Let water flow across eye

3

If embedded or won't come out

Cover eye, seek medical care immediately

Heat exhaustion

1

Move to cool area

Shade or air conditioning

2

Lie down, elevate legs

Helps restore blood flow

3

Remove excess clothing

Help body cool down

4

Sip cool water or sports drink

Small amounts frequently

5

Apply cool wet cloths

Forehead, neck, armpits

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If no improvement in 30 minutes or symptoms worsen → Call 911