Transcript Poisoning

 Inhalation
 Ingestion
 Absorption
 Injection
 Unusual odors.
 Flames or smoke.
 Open medicine cabinet.
 Open or spilled containers.
 Overturned or damaged plants.
 Drug paraphernalia
 Empty Containers
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Nausea or vomiting.
Diarrhea.
Chest or abdominal pain.
Trouble breathing.
Sweating.
Changes in consciousness.
Seizures.
Headache.
Dizziness.
Irregular pupil size.
Burning or tearing eyes.
Abnormal skin color.
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The severity of poisoning depends on:
 Type & amount of poison.
 How & where the poison entered the body.
 Time since the poisoning.
 Victim’s size, weight, & age
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If victim is conscious:
› Ask questions
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Call Poison Control or 911
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Occurs when a person breathes in toxic fumes.
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Carbon monoxide= colorless, odorless gas.
› Exposure can cause death.
› Pale or bluish skin color indicates exposure.
Salmonella= most common type of food
poisoning.
 Botulism= most deadly type of food
poisoning.
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Only induce vomiting if instructed to do
so by a medical professional.
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Absorbed poison enters the body after it
comes in contact with the skin.
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Poison ivy & poison oak, as well as from
fertilizers and pesticides
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Enter the body through the bites or stings insects,
spiders, ticks, marine life, animals and snakes.
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Drugs or misused medications injected with a
needle.
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Insect and animal bites and stings are the most
common sources
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Severe allergic reactions to poisons
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Onset of anaphylaxis can be rapid and the signals
include—
 Swelling and redness.
 Hives.
 Rash.
 Itching.
 Burning skin and eyes.
 Weakness.
Call 9-1-1
 Comfort victim
 If victim has an epinephrine pen, inject
them
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› Household products & medications out of the
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reach of children.
Childproof safety caps on containers of
medications & dangerous substances.
Special latches & clamps to keep children
from opening cabinets.
Keep products in their original containers.
Dispose of outdated medications
&household products.
Use chemicals in well-ventilated areas.