ye contact Immediately flush eyes thoroughly with water for 15 minutes. Hold
the eyelids open and away from the eyeballs to ensure that all
surfaces are flushed thoroughly. Obtain medical attention.
contact Rinse skin with water/shower. Obtain medical attention.
Move to fresh air. Obtain medical attention.
Ingestion is not considered a potential route of entry.
to Physicians Xenon-133 gas is a radiopharmaceutical that is used to evaluate
pulmonary function and cerebral blood flow, and for imaging the lungs. It
is administered by inhalation from closed respirator systems and
spirometers. Xenon-133 gas is a readily diffusible gas which is neither
utilized nor produced by the body. Most of the Xenon-
the circulation from a single breath is returned to the lungs and exhaled
after a single pass through the peripheral circulation. It is essentially an
inert gas. Overexposure manifests as asphyxiation.
A pre-placement physical examination and history for employees with
potential exposure to this compound is recommended. Baseline testing
would include: EKG, a blood test for liver function. Based on opportunity
for exposure and duration of exposure a periodic follow-up examination
may be considered. This exam should be overseen by a physician
thoroughly knowledgeable about both the toxicity of this compound and
the extent
of work place exposure. It is recommended that the content be
similar to the pre-placement exam.
Employees, who are pregnant, are breast-feeding, or who are
with other reproductive issues should be encouraged to consult with the
occupational health physician monitoring worker's health.
ammable Properties Material is a non-flammable gas.
ng Media Suitable extinguishing media: Dry chemical, Water spray, Foam
of Specific hazards: Radioactive.
Protective equipment: Use personal protective equipment. In the event of
fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
Hazardous Combustion Products: None
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SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
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