chapter 10 poisoning. swallowed poisons poisons that can be swallowed some of the can be poisons can...
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Swallowed Poisons
Poisons that can be swallowed Some of the can be poisons can be harmful in small
amounts some in large amounts, some can be when they are mixed, some by themselves can not be harmful at all Foods- mushrooms and shellfish Sleeping pills Tranquilizers Alcohol Medications- aspirin Household items- cleaning products and pesticides Plants
Inhaled Poisons
Person can be poisoned by breathing in toxic fumes Gases
Carbon monoxide engine in a car Wells and sewer
Fumes Household products
Glues and paints Drugs
Crack and cocaine
Absorbed and Injected Poisons Absorbed
Come through the skin Plants- poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac Fertilizers and pesticides
Injected Enter the body
Bites and stings of insects Spiders, ticks Marine life, snakes, other animals Drugs or medications injected w/ a needle
Checking the scene for Poisoning Be aware of
Unusual odors Flames Smoke Open or spilled containers An open medicine cabinet
Also notice the following signals Nausea and vomiting Diarrhea Chest or abdominal pain Trouble breathing
General Care for Poisoning
Remove the person from the source of poison if the scene is dangerous
Check the person’s level of consciousness, breathing and other signs of life
Care for any life-threatening conditions If the person is conscious, ask questions to get
more information Call the national Poison Control Center (800-222-
1222), 9-1-1 or the local emergency number Follow the directions of the Poison Control Center or
the emergency medical services (EMS) call taker
Special Care Considerations
Toxic Fumes If it is safe, try to get the person to fresh air,
anyone who inhales toxic fumes needs fresh air Wet and Dry Chemicals
wet- flush the affected are with large amounts of cool water, have some one call 9-1-1, keep flushing till EMS arrives
Dry- brush off with a gloved hand, wash thoroughly with cool water , try not to touch any other body parts
Special Care Considerations
Insects Stings are painful, but are rarely fatal, some have
allergic reaction to an insect sting, this may result in a breathing emergency
If someone is stung Remove the stinger Wash the site with soap and water Cover the site and keep it clean Apply a cold pack to the area to reduce pain and
swelling Watch the person for signals of an allergic reaction.
Special Care Considerations
Scorpions and Spiders Signals
Bites mark. Swelling Pain Trouble breathing
Care Wash wound Apply cold pack Get medical care to
receive antivenin Call 9-1-, if necessary
Special Care Considerations
SnakesSignals
Bite mark and PainCare Pit Vipers (rattlesnakes,
Copperhead, Cottonmouth) Call 9-1-1 Wash Wound Keep bitten part still, and
lower than the heart Elapid Snakes (coral
Snakes) Same as above except Apply an elastic roller
bandage
Special Care Considerations
Animals Signals
Bite mark and Bleeding Care
If bleeding is minor-wash wound Control Bleeding Apply triple antibiotic ointment Get medical attention if you suspect of rabies or
bleeding severely Call local emergency number or contact animal control
Special Care Considerations
Marine Life Painful and can also make you sick
Signals Possible marks, pain, Swelling, Allergic reactions
Care Jelly fish – soak area in vinegar Stingray- soak area in non- scalding hot water
until pain goes away. Clean and bandage wound Call 9-1-1 or local emergency number, if
necessary
Poisonous Plants
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, Poison Sumac You can avoid getting these poisons by;
Remove exposed clothing and wash exposed area thoroughly with soap and water as soon as possible after contact
Put paste or baking soda and water on the area several times a day if a rash or weeping sore has already begun to develop, Calamine lotion and antihistamines
See health care provider if the conditions worsens
Lyme Disease
Illness that people get from the bite of an infected tick Deer ticks are the most common to carry it
Signal First signs may appear a few days or weeks after the bite A small red rash starts, can get big and look like a bulls eye Fever, headache, weakness in joints and muscles, flu
symptoms Lyme disease can get worse if not treated
Lyme Disease
Preventing Always check for ticks immediately after outdoor activities Wash all clothing Check pets they can carry ticks in from outside
Removing a tick Pull steadily and firmly and slowly Use tweezers as close to skin as possible Use gloves or something to protect your fingers, if you don’t
wash your hands immediately after Once it is removed wash area immediately, and apply triple
antibiotic ointment to the area to prevent infection If you can’t remove the tick or a part of it stays in your skin
you need to see a medical professional