Sat 21 Nov 2009
FIRST AID TREATMENT FOR POISONING
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FIRST AID TREATMENT FOR POISONING
In all cases of ingested poisons always call a PHYSICIAN or POISON CONTROL CENTER promptly.
BE PREPARED! Keep a bottle of SYRUP OF IPECAC in your medicine cabinet for emergency treatment of poisoning, this medication is used to cause vomiting and should be ADMINISTERED ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS OF YOUR PHYSICIAN. (Syrup of ipecac is available in one-ounce bottles from your pharmacist.)
1. SWALLOWED POISONS
A. Call a physician or Poison Control Center promptly.
B. Make patient vomit if so directed. BUT NOT IF:
• Patient is unconscious or in convulsions.
• Swallowed poison is a strong corrosive (lye, strong acid, drain cleaner, etc.).
• Swallowed poison contains kerosene, gasoline or other solvents.
• Swallowed poison contains a chemical that causes convulsions.
C. Do not waste time waiting for vomiting to occur, but take the patient promptly to a medical facility.
BRING PACKAGE OR CONTAINER of the poison, with the label intact.
2. FUMES OR GASES (fuel gases, auto exhaust, fumes from chemicals, etc.)
A. Remove victim to fresh air and loosen clothing.
B. If patient is not breathing, start artificial respiration promptly.
C. Call physician or Poison Control Center and take the victim to a medical facility promptly.
3. EYE
A. Gently wash eye out immediately, using plenty of water for five minutes with eyelids held open.
B. Remove contact lenses if worn; never permit the eye to be rubbed.
C. Call physician or Poison Control Center and transport victim to a medical facility if necessary.
4. SKIN (acids, lye, insecticides, other caustics, etc.)
A. Wash off skin immediately with a large amount of water; use soap if available.
B. Remove any contaminated clothing.
C. Call physician or Poison Control Center and take the victim to a medical facility if necessary.