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In case of methanol poisoning/ingestion, should vomiting be induced if medical attention cannot be obtained immediately?

April 26, 2017attention Case immediately induced ingestion medical methanol obtained poisoning vomiting

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In case of methanol poisoning/ingestion, should vomiting be induced if medical attention cannot be obtained immediately?

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In case of methanol ingestion, vomiting should NOT be induced. This is consistent with advice from healthcare professionals. Vomiting can result in aspiration of the regurgitated material into the respiratory system, and could cause choking or asphyxiation, as well as possibly introducing methanol into another part of the body (lungs). Take the victim for medical attention immediately.