POISON CORROSIVE NON CORROSIVE

 is any substance: solid, liquid or gas, that tends

to impair health or cause death when D ilute with large D ilute with large
introduced into the body or onto the skin amount of water amount of water
surface. A ntidote administration I nduce vomiting
 A poisoning emergency can be life threatening.
CAUSES: L ocate the nearest A ntidote administration
1.Common in suicide attempts. hospital
2.Occasional accidental poisoning L ocate the nearest
WAYS IN WHICH POISONING MAY OCCUR: hospital
1. Ingestion- by mouth.
2. Inhalation.- by breathing. 1. Monitor CAB
3. Injection- by animal bites, stings, syringes. 2. Check for allergic reaction and assist in
4. Absorption- by skin contact. administration of prescribed medication for
COMMON HOUSEHOLD POISON allergies.
1.Sleeping pills. 3. Save any vomitus or spoiled foods in an empty
2.Pain relievers. container and bring it with the victim to the
3.Insect and rodent poisons. emergency facility
4.Kerosene. INHALED POISON
5.Denatured alcohol. Signs and Symptoms
6.Lye and acids including boric. 1. History of inhaling poisons.
7.Poisonous plants. 2. Breathing difficulty.
8Contaminated water. 3. Chest pain
9.Fume. 4. Cough, hoarseness, burning sensation in the
INGESTED POISON- is one that is introduced into the throat.
digestive tract by way of the mouth. 5. Cyanosis (bluish discoloration of skin and
 One form of ingestion poisoning is food mucous membranes).
poisoning, a general form that covers a variety 6. Dizziness, headache.
of conditions. 7. Seizures, unresponsiveness (advanced stages).
Suspect food poisoning if: INHALED POISON (What to do?)
1.The victim ate food that "didn't taste right" or 1. Remove the victim from the toxic environment
that may have been old, improperly prepared, into a fresh environment immediately.
contaminated, left at room temperature for a 2. Monitor CABs and vital signs
longtime, or processed with an excessive amount 3. Seek medical attention
of chemicals. ABSORBED POISON
2.Several people who ate together become ill. Signs and Symptoms
Signs and Symptoms 1.History of exposures.
1.Altered mental status. 2.Liquid or powder on the skin.
2. History of ingesting poisons. 3.Burns.
3.Burns around the mouth. 4. Itching, irritation.
4. Odd breath odors. 5. Redness, rash, blisters.
5. Nausea, vomiting ABSORBED POISON (What to do?)
6. Abdominal pain. 1.Remove the clothing.
7. Diarrhea. 2. Then with a dry cloth blot the poison from the
Instances when vomiting should not be induced. skin. If the poison is a dry powder, brush it off.
1. If unresponsive. 3. Flood the area with copious amounts of water.
2. Cannot maintain an airway open. 4.Continually monitor the patient's vital signs.
3. Has ingested an acid, a corrosive such as lye, or INJECTED POISON (bite, sting, syringe)
a petroleum product such as gasoline or A. Insect Bites
furniture polish. 1. Stinger may be present
4. Has a medical condition that could be 2. Pain.
complicated by vomiting, such asheart attack, 3. Swelling
seizures and pregnancy. 4. Possible allergic reaction
A.Insect Bites
FIRST AID
1. Remove stinger.
2. Wash wound.
3. Cover the wound.
4. Apply a cold pack
5. Watch for signals of allergic reaction
b. Arachnid Bites (spider, scorpion, centipede)
1. Bite mark
2. Pain.
3. Swelling
4. Nausea and vomiting E. DOG BITE (ANIMAL OR HUMAN)
5. DOB or swallowing 1. Bite mark
B. Arachnid Bites 2. bleeding
FIRST AID E. DOG BITES
1.Wash wound. FIRST AID
2.Apply a cold pack - anesthetic effect 1. If bleeding is minor - wash wound
3.Get medical care to receive antivenin. 2. Control bleeding.
4. Call local emergency number, if necessary 3. Apply antibiotic ointment.
C. Marine life stings 4. Cover the wound.
1. Possible mark 5. Get medical attention if wound bleeds severely
2. Pain. or if you suspect animal has rabies
3. Swelling 6. Call local emergency number or contact animal
4. Possible allergic reaction control personnel.
c. Marine life Stings
FIRST AID
a) If jellyfish - soak area in vinegar (what if no
available?)
b) If sting ray - soak in non-scalding hot water until
pain goes away. (lukewarm)
c) If possible allergic reaction,assist in
administration of prescribed medication
(monitor ABC'S & VS)
d) Clean and bandage the wound.
e) Call local emergency number, if necessary..
D. Snake Bites
1. Bite mark
2. pain
D. Snake Bites
FIRST AID
1. Wash wounds
2. Keep bitten part still, and lower than the heart
3. Immobilize bitten extremity with elastic
bandage to minimize venom uptake
4. Call local emergency number