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Ammonia, a poison in large quantities, is a powerful awakening agent.
When opened and held under the nose, a strong withdrawal reaction is
provoked.
For individuals who have fainted or are on the verge of
unconsciousness, using ammonia inhalents may be effective in arousing
them.
These will be ineffective if the reason the victim is unconscious is
related to hemorrhage, shock, stroke, or other significant injury. For
those who have fainted for less serious reasons (postural hypotension,
psychogenic shock, vagal reaction), use of the inhalent is frequently
unnecessary as these are usually self-limiting problems. NSN: 6505-00-106-0875
Weight: .03 pounds for 12 pads.
Approved for public release; Distribution is unlimited.
The listing of any non-Federal product in this CD is
not an endorsement of the product itself, but simply an acknowledgement of the
source.
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