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Basic First Aid Advice - Poisoning

31st May 2011

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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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