First AidFirst Aid

Chapter 13

Poisoning

PoisonPoisonAny substance that causes a harmful reaction when applied or ingested

Ingested: S&SIngested: S&SAbdominal pain

N/V, Diarrhea

Burns, odor, stains around mouth

Drowsiness or LOC

Poison containers nearby

Ingested:what to DoIngested:what to Do

Call Poison Control Center

If you do not know number:

call 911

Ingested: What to DoIngested: What to DoDetermine:

Age, size of victim

What was swallowed

How much was swallowed

When it was swallowed

Ingested: What to DoIngested: What to DoIf told to do so:

Have victim drink cold water or milk (for caustic materials)

Monitor ABCs

Ingested: What to DoIngested: What to DoTurn on left side.

Delays advancement of poison into small intestines

Ingested: What to DoIngested: What to Do

If told to do so:

Induce vomiting with Syrup of Ipecac

Ingested: What to DoIngested: What to DoIf told to do so:

Give activated charcoal

Have victim sip from a straw

Activated Charcoal

Acts like a sponge to bind and keep poison in digestive system and out of blood stream

Alcohol EmergenciesAlcohol Emergencies Intoxicated person may be belligerent, difficult to helpDo not try to handle intoxicated person by yourself. Call for help

Alcohol: What to DoAlcohol: What to Do

Look for injuries

Check ABCs

If laying down, place in recovery position

Call EMS

Drugs: What to DoDrugs: What to Do

Check ABCs

Call EMS

If laying down, place on left side

Carbon MonoxideCarbon Monoxide

CO

Flu like symptoms that come and go

Everyone in house is ill

Pets get ill

Carbon Monoxide: S&SCarbon Monoxide: S&S

HA, N/V

Ringing in the ears

Chest pain

Muscle weakness

Dizziness

LOC

Respiratory and cardiac arrest

Carbon Monoxide: What to DoCarbon Monoxide: What to Do

Move to fresh air immediately

Call EMS

Monitor ABCs

Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, Poison SumacPoison Ivy, Poison Oak, Poison Sumac

“Leaves of 3 leave it be”

Black Spot Test:

Sap turns brown to black

Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, Poison SumacPoison Ivy, Poison Oak, Poison Sumac

Use soap and water to clean the skinCan soak in bath with oatmealUse Calamine lotionUse Cortisone ointmentUse Baking Soda Solution Soaks

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1. 1. Corrosive substance? Dilute Corrosive substance? Dilute by drinking milkby drinking milk. .

Yes

Poisoning

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2. 2. Poison? Call Poison Control Poison? Call Poison Control Center immediatelyCenter immediately. .

Yes

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3. 3. Induce vomiting with Ipecac Induce vomiting with Ipecac if advised by PCCif advised by PCC. .

Yes

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4. 4. Place victim on left side to Place victim on left side to delay poison going into delay poison going into small intestine. small intestine.

Yes

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5. 5. Do not let intoxicated person Do not let intoxicated person sleep on back. sleep on back.

Yes

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6. 6. If intoxicated person If intoxicated person becomes violent, leave becomes violent, leave

Yes

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7. 7. SMA for CO victims SMA for CO victims

Yes

Poisoning

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8. 8. Calamine lotion can help Calamine lotion can help relieve itching caused by relieve itching caused by poison ivy poison ivy

Yes

Poisoning

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9. 9. Some cases of poison ivy Some cases of poison ivy require medical attention require medical attention

Yes

Poisoning

Learning Activities 13Learning Activities 13ScenerioScenerio: 2 y/o vomiting. Medicine : 2 y/o vomiting. Medicine

container nearby. He has container nearby. He has swallowed some of the swallowed some of the

medicinemedicine. What to do?. What to do?

Determine critical info

Call PCC

Monitor ABCs

Palceon left side

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Check ABCs

Lay on left side

Leave if he becomes violent

Call EMS if needed

Scenario: Guest becomes drunk. Vomited and unresponsive. What to do?

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Determine critical info

Call PCC

Scenario: 25 y/o “freaking” out. Someone saw her taking pills. She admits she took pills. What to do?

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Call EMS

Monitor ABCs.

Scenario: Coworker moving items in storage room. Left motor running. Windows and doors closed. Others found him and moved him to fresh air What to do?

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Clean skin with soap and water

Soak in bath with oatmeal

Use ointments as needed.

Scenario: Pulled up weeds. Next morning arms itching with rash. What to do?

First Aid KitFirst Aid KitNeed :

Poison Control Sticker

List of Numbers for:

Doctor

Dentist

Ambulance

Police