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4 ways poison can enter the body
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Inhaled (smoke, EX: aerosole)
Ingested (swallowing)
Absorbed (thru skin, EX: poison ivy)
Injected (bites/stings)
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Unusual odors
(wont always know)
[Ex: natural gas is odorless in natural form]
Look for open cabinents/containers
=find out what they swallowed/ate
b/c when you call 9-1-1 pre-arrival instructions differ based on what poisoned them
Overturned or damaged plants
=some r poisonous 2 animals/humans (ex poinsettia flower)
Drug paraphernalia
=what combo of drugs did victim take
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| Poisoning is classified under what categorie? |
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NNausea or vomiting
NDiarrhea
NChest or abdominal pain
NTrouble breathing
NSweating
=physiological signs of stress
NChanges in consciousness
NSeizures
NHeadache
N Dizziness
N Weakness
N Irregular pupil size
N Burning or tearing(watery eyes)
eyes- esp if there is something in the air
N Abnormal skin color
=levels of decreasing oxy
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Burn injuries around the lips or tongue
=signs they might hve burns on internal orgnas or internal mouth
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Check the scene
Check for life threatening conditions
If the victim is conscious, ask questions
"what did u take, how much"
Call the national poison control center
very informative, will help u decide if you need med attention
=maybe milk
GIVE CARE AS DIRECTED BY POISON CONTROL CENTER PERSONNEL OR THE EMS CALL TAKER
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Check the scene
(if victim is unconscious on garage floor, dont rush in)
(open doors to let air in 1st)
Make decision whether u will go in their & get them
b/c if you go in, u will breath bad stuff, as well
Or Call 9-1-1 & wait for fire fighters 2 get them
(they hve masks)
Gas will burn esophagus soo we dont want victim 2 throw |
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Be wary of CARBON Monoxide poisoning
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Its odorless
(it comes from gas in vents/furnance/exhaust in cars/propane grill/gas stove)
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If u breath it in
IT:
Suffocates u b/c it has a stronger bond 2 hemoglobin in blood than oxygen
soo it attaches 2 RBC's instead of oxy
& makes us unable 2 use oxygen if exposed 2 it for long periods of time!!!! |
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Ingested poisons
basic basic definition |
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Ingested poison examples:
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Bacterial food poisoning
Ingested chemicals |
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Bacterial food poisoning
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Sallomenella (chicken/eggs)
Can take a few days 2 show up
Diarehea
Ecoli (red meat, etc)
Sometimes results in death
Toxin is produced by bacteria
Can cause Anaphylatic shock if not caught early
Botulism (anerobic bacteria, in canned foods)
SERIOUSLY BAD
produces neural toxins, can paralyze u
Staff
if its in your food, it cant be killed (like by heat)
If consumed
w/in hours u will be very very very sick
throwing up like crazy
SERIOUSLY, SERIOUSLY BAD |
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Some chemicals r not good 2 throw up b/c
(EX gas will burn esophagus)
Can use
Activated charcoal, heat it up & (eat it??)
& it binds 2 whatever is in stomch so u cant absorb it
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| Signs Victim ingested poisons... |
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Nausea
Vomitting
Headache |
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Absorbed poisons
examples |
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poisonous plants
Wet/dry chemicals
on skin, etc |
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| Care for absorbed poisons |
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Poisonous plant
Immediatly rinse the affected area
If a rash or lesion(oozing sore) develops, seek advice from a pharmacist or physician
WORRY ABT INFECTION
If condition worsens, seek a physician
Wet/dry chemicals
rinse it off, immediatly |
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Keep household products & meds out of kids reach
Use childproof:
safety caps
special latches & clamps on cabinets
Keep products in their orig containers
Use poison symbols 2 ID dangerous substances
DONT MIX CHEMICALS!!!
Throw away expired meds & household products
Use chemicals in only well-ventilated areas
Wear proper clothing
If affected(it gets on u) wash it off imediatly |
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