This guide should not be construed to authorize emergency personnel to perform the procedures or activities indicated or implied. Care of persons exposed to toxic chemicals must be directed by a physician or other recognized authority. Odor - None. Commercial Form - Sterile aqueous solution.
Caution is advised.
Vital signs should be monitored closely. Coma, respiratory failure, and heart failure may also occur. Acute exposure to ouabain may require decontamination and life support for the victims. Emergency personnel should wear protective clothing appropriate to the type and degree of contamination. Rescue vehicles should carry supplies such as plastic sheeting and disposable plastic bags to assist in preventing spread of contamination.