Authoritative sources for our emergency guidance
⚠️ Not Medical Advice
GeodesicNexus apps provide general first aid information based on publicly available guidance from authoritative sources. This is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. In any emergency, call 911 or your local emergency number. Always follow the guidance of medical professionals and poison control specialists for your specific situation.
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24/7 veterinary toxicology experts. Fee may apply.
24/7 specialized guidance for button battery emergencies.
National Capital Poison Center (Poison.org)
Expert poison prevention information and webPOISONCONTROL online tool. Funded by HRSA.
poison.orgASPCA Animal Poison Control Center
Veterinary toxicology experts. Database of toxic plants, foods, and household products for pets.
aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-controlMedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine)
Trusted health information from the U.S. National Institutes of Health.
medlineplus.govMayo Clinic
First aid guides and medical information from Mayo Clinic physicians.
mayoclinic.org/first-aidAmerican Heart Association & American Red Cross
First Aid Guidelines including eye irrigation and chemical exposure protocols.
redcross.org/take-a-class/first-aidWashington State Department of Health
Dangers of mixing bleach with other cleaners. Chemical safety information.
doh.wa.gov/.../bleach-mixing-dangersU.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Button battery safety standards and Reese's Law information.
cpsc.govCanadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)
First aid for chemical exposures, eye wash and shower standards.
ccohs.ca/.../firstaid.html"Rinse eyes with water for 15-20 minutes after chemical exposure"
Source: CCOHS, Mayo Clinic, American Heart Association/Red Cross First Aid Guidelines
"Bleach + Ammonia creates chloramine gas"
"Bleach + Vinegar/Acids creates chlorine gas"
Source: Washington State DOH, Chemical & Engineering News (ACS)
"Button batteries can cause severe burns in as little as 2 hours"
Source: National Capital Poison Center, PMC (NIH)
"Give honey (10mL every 10 min) for button battery ingestion in children 12+ months"
"Do NOT induce vomiting for caustic substance ingestion"
Source: Poison Control, American Academy of Clinical Toxicology, European Association of Poisons Centres
"Heat stroke: cool rapidly with ice to neck, armpits, groin"
Source: Mayo Clinic, American Red Cross
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