Poisoning
Compiled by Dick Oakes
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Before Poisoning
- Place the Poison Control Center number near the phone (1-800-456-7707).
- Do not leave children alone or unattended.
- Be aware of all potential hazards in your home.
- Never call medicine "candy."
- Teach children to ask before putting anything in their mouths.
- Keep a bottle of ipecac and actived charcoal on hand.
After Poisoning
- Stay calm.
- Call the Poison Control Center (1-800-456-7707).
- Follow the Poison Control Center's instructions.
Inhaled Poisoning
- Immediately get the victim to fresh air.
- Avoid breathing fumes.
- Open doors and windows wide.
- If victim is not breathing, call 9-1-1 then start cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Poison on the Skin
- Remove contaminated clothing.
- Flood skin with water for ten minutes.
- Call the Poison Control Center (1-800-456-7707).
- Follow the Poison Control Center's instructions.
Poison in the Eye
- Flood the eye(s) with lukewarm (not hot) water poured from a large glass two or three inches from the eye.
- Repeat the process for 15 minutes.
- Call the Poison Control Center (1-800-456-7707).
- Follow the Poison Control Center's instructions.
Swallowed Poison
- Stay calm.
- Do not give victim anything to eat or drink.
- Call the Poison Control Center (1-800-456-7707).
- Follow the Poison Control Center's instructions.