Basic First Aid Advice - Poisoning


Posted by: BeckiC on: 31 May 2011
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First Aid Training Coventry 

First Aid Blog by First4Aid – Coventry

 

First4Sight – Poisoning

 

Welcome to First4Sight, a quick insight into how to deal with minor first aid incidents

In this edition, we will be looking at – Dealing with Poisoning 

If the person has any visible blood, vomit or faeces, Put on gloves or any other protective barrier.
 

CLUES TO INDICATE POISONING: 

  • Empty or visible containers/bottles/tablets/drugs
  • Syringes or drug taking equipment
  • Breath smells

SIGNS OF POISONING: 

  • Vomiting or retching
  • Stomach pains
  • Burns or burning sensations
  • Breathing problems or blue lips/finger tips
  • Headaches, confusion or hallucinations 

TREATMENT OF POISONING: 

  • Dilute or wash away the substance
  • Drink sips of water / milk
  • Do not encourage to vomit
  • Treat the area for ‘burns’ 

Dial 999 for an ambulance giving as much information about the poison as possible

If the casualty becomes unconscious; place them in the ‘recovery position’

 

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BeckiC Joined: January 2009     Blog Posts: 13
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Hi, I'm Becki From First4Aid. I have dealt with some wierd and wonderful first aid incidents so you will be in good hands if you come on one of our First Aid Training Courses in Coventry or the West Midlands!

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