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POISONING
POISONING
POISONING
Many
conditions mimic the signs and symptoms of poisoning, including seizures,
alcohol intoxication, stroke and insulin reaction. So look for the signs and
symptoms listed below if you suspect poisoning, but check with the Poison
Control Centre at 131126 before giving anything to the affected person.
How
poisons can enter the body
POISONS
CAN ENTER THE BODY IN FOUR WAYS :
INGESTED
SUBSTANCES
THAT HAVE BEEN SWALLOWED
INHALED
GASES,
VAPOURS, DUSTS & FUMES BREATHED INTO LUNGS
INJECTED
SUBSTANCES
INJECTED INTO THE SKIN THROUGH BITES & STINGS OR HYPODERMIC SYRINGE
ABSORBED
CHEMICAL
SUBSTANCES ABSORBED THROUGH SURFACE OF SKIN
Signs
and symptoms of poisoning
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Burns
or redness around the mouth and lips, which can result from drinking
certain poisons
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Breath
that smells like chemicals, such as gasoline or paint thinner
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Burns,
stains and odours on the person, on his or her clothing or on the
furniture, floor, rugs or other objects in the surrounding area
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Empty
medication bottles or scattered pills
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Vomiting,
difficulty breathing, sleepiness, confusion or other unexpected signs
When
to call for help
Call
0-0-0 (or your local emergency number) immediately if the person is:
If
the person seems stable and has no symptoms, but you suspect poisoning, call
the Poison Control Centre 131126. Provide information about the
person's symptoms and, if possible, information about what he or she
ingested, how much and when.
What
to do while waiting for help
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If
the person has been exposed to poisonous fumes, such as carbon monoxide,
get him or her into fresh air immediately.
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If
the suspected poison is a household cleaner or other chemical, read the
label and follow instructions for accidental poisoning. If the product
is toxic, the label will likely advise you to call the Poison Control 131126. Also call this 800 number if you can't
identify the poison, if it's medication or if there are no instructions.
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Follow
treatment directions that are given by the Poison Control Centre.
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If
the poison spilled on the person's clothing, skin or eyes, remove the
clothing. Flush the skin or eyes with cool or lukewarm water, such as by
using a shower for 20 minutes or until help arrives.
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Take
the poison container (or any pill bottles) with you to the hospital.
What
NOT to do
Don't
administer ipecac syrup or do anything to induce vomiting.
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