FIRST
–AID TREATMENT FOR POISONING
1. DO THESE THINGS
BEFORE YOU CALL SOMEONE
A. Remove poisons from contact with eyes, skin
or mouth.
Eyes:
Gently wash eyes with plenty of water (or milk)
for 10 to 15 minutes with the eyelids held open.
Remove contact lenses and again was the eyes.
Do not allow victims to rub their eyes.
Skin:
Wash poisons off the skin with large amounts
of plain water. Then wash the skin with a detergent
if it is possible, Remove and discard all contaminated
clothing.
Mouth : Look into victim’s mouth and remove
all tablets, powder, plants or any other material
that you find. Also examine for cuts, burns,
or any unusual coloring. Wipe out mouth with
a cloth and wash thoroughly with water.
B. Remove victim
from contact with poisonous fumes or gasses.
Get the victim into fresh air.
Loosen all tight-fitting clothing.
If the victims is not breathing. You should
start artificial respiration immediately. Do
not stop until the victim is either breathing
well or help arrives. Use oxygen if available.
Send someone else to call for help.
C. If a caustic poison has been swallowed,
you should dilute it by giving 1 or 2 glassful
of milk or water.
2. CALL FOR INFORMATION
ABOUT WHAT TO DO NEXT:
A. Call your doctor, or call the poison control
center.
1. Identify yourself and your relationship
to the victim.
2. Describe the victim by name, age and sex.
3. Have the package or poison in your had and
identify exactly (as best as you can) what the
victim took and how much he took.
B. Call for information even if you are not
sure. Keep calm. You have enough time to act,
but don’t delay unnecessarily.
3. IF YOU ARE
INSTRUCTED TO INCLUDE VOMITING:
Never induce vomiting until you are instructed
to do so.
A. Have syrup of ipecac available to induce
vomiting. Purchase 1 oz of ipecac syrup from
your pharmacist. You may do this without a prescription.
It will keep stored at room temperature for
several years.
B. To use ipecac:
In an adult give 2 table spoonfuls(30 ml),
in a child over 1 year give 1 table spoonful
( 15ml), and in a child less than 1 year (10ml)
of ipecac syrup followed by a glass ( 8 oz)
of liquid ( water, juices , etc.) If a patient
hasn’t vomited within 15 to 20 min, repeat
the dose of ipecac and give more water.
C. Don’t waste time trying other ways
to make the victim vomit .
Tickling the back of the throat with your fingers,
a spoon, or some other object is not very effective.
Do not use salt water. It is potentially dangerous.
D. Never induce vomiting if the patient :
Is unconscious.
Is having convulsions (fits)
Has swallowed strong caustics or corrosives.
And induce vomiting only if instructed, if
the patient :
Has swallowed petroleum products, cleaning
fluids, gasoline, lighter fluid etc.
4. IF YOU GO
TO THE HOSPITAL :
A. Take or send the poison container. Poisonous
plant etc. with you
B. Take any vomits you collect.
C. Don’t give substances like coffee,
alcohol, stimulants or drugs to the victim. |
