What is advised if someone swallows fuel?

What is advised if someone swallows fuel?

• A. Do not swallow water
• B. Do not induce vomiting
• C. Rinse victim's mouth thoroughly and repeatedly with water
• D. Encourage drinking milk

Answer: (C)

When fuel is swallowed, the priority is to remove residue from the mouth and reduce the risk of aspiration into the lungs. Inducing vomiting can push fuel into the airways and cause serious lung injury, so it’s not advised. The best immediate action is to rinse the mouth thoroughly and repeatedly with water, allowing the person to spit out the rinse each time to remove as much fuel as possible. Do not try to neutralize with milk and avoid giving large amounts of liquids. If there are any signs of trouble or the person is not fully alert, seek medical help promptly.

When fuel is swallowed, the priority is to remove residue from the mouth and reduce the risk of aspiration into the lungs. Inducing vomiting can push fuel into the airways and cause serious lung injury, so it’s not advised. The best immediate action is to rinse the mouth thoroughly and repeatedly with water, allowing the person to spit out the rinse each time to remove as much fuel as possible. Do not try to neutralize with milk and avoid giving large amounts of liquids. If there are any signs of trouble or the person is not fully alert, seek medical help promptly.