The Rural Voice, 1988-04, Page 41dizziness, and possible loss of
consciousness. In addition, nitrates
lower the pH level of the bloodstream
and cause arteries and veins to dilate,
thus lowering blood pressure. When
body tissues get less oxygen, they
release their own acids into the blood-
stream, and these acids react with the
nitrates, causing a condition known as
acidosis.
SILO GAS WILL GET YOU ,
IF YOU DON'T WATCH OUT!
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Hospital treatment for SFD often
requires a mechanical ventilator as
well as intravenous fluids. Blood
pressure and kidney function must be
monitored carefully. Cortisone -
steroid medications are used, although
they have not yet been proven 100 per
cent effective. Despite prompt medi-
cal attention or hospitalization, 20 per
cent of victims reach the acute stage of
the disease. Victims must be watched
carefully through the recovery period
because a relapse can occur. Those
who recover usually experience no
lingering effects.
Again, prevention is the best cure.
Quite simply, stay out of the silo for
at least three weeks after it is filled.
If going into the silo is absolutely
necessary, an approved self-contained
breathing apparatus, similar to a scuba
tank, gives enough protection. Al-
ways be sure to run the blower for half
an hour before entering the silo, even
after the three-week period.
The most important thing to
remember, experts say, is common
sense. A farmer faces enough risks
without gambling on his health.0
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