Poison can enter the body in many ways. It can be swallowed, breathed in , or injected. It can enter the body by coming in contact with the skin. Many substances or combinations of substances can produce fumes that can be especially toxic in a closed area, e.g., carbon monoxide.
Different poisons affect the body functions differently some interfere with the blood’s ability to carry oxygen. Others burn and irritate the digestive tract and respiratory system. If someone suddenly becomes ill for no apparent reason, acts strangely or is found near a toxic substance, you should suspect poisoning.
Symptoms:
- Chills
- Fever
- Loss of appetite
- Headaches or Irritability
- Dizziness, weakness or drowsiness
- Pain in swallowing or increased saliva
- Abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea or nausea
- Skin rash or chemical burns around the mouth or nose
- Seizures, stupor or unconsciousness
- Double vision or blurred vision
- Muscle twitching
What you can do?
- When poison has been swallowed
- Call emergency and provide Information from label of the container, Person’s age
- Know the name of poison and how much was swallowed
- Know when the poison was swallowed
- Think how long it will take to get the person to a hospital
- If the person is unconscious, keep the airway open
- Do not induce vomiting if you are told to do so by a medical practitioner
- If you have been told to induce vomiting, use syrup of ipecac, if available . Follow the directions on the label. Do not attempt to give it to a person who is not alert enough to swallow it.
- Save a sample of vomit and the poison container for analysis
If poisonous fumes are suspected, observe the following steps:
- Call emergency
- Ventilate, Take a few deep breaths of fresh air, then hold your breath before entering the area.
- Remove the victim from the area before starting treatment. Drag or pull him to fresh air.
- Quickly shut off any open source of fumes, if possible. Do not flip a switch or light a match
- Either action could produce spark or flame and cause an explosion
- Check the victim’s breathing and pulse.
- If he is conscious and breathing, cover him with a blanket. Regularly check on his breathing until help arrives.
- If the person is not breathing, begin CPR if you have been trained.
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