poisons

EXTREMITY TRAUMA 1Trg03~Mod7

POSIONSPOSIONS


Learning Outcomes Learning Outcomes • Identify the routes that poisonous substances take to enter the

body.

• Identify sources of information for treating those affected by sudden poisoning.

• Explain how to manage sudden poisoning

• Identify severity of bites and stings

• Explain how to manage bites and stings.


POISONS DESCRIPTIONPOISONS DESCRIPTION

ANY SUBSTANCE THAT CAUSE A HARMFUL

EFFECT ON THE BODY .


HOW POISONS ENTER THE HOW POISONS ENTER THE BODYBODY

INGESTED SwallowedINHALED Breathed inABSORBED Through the skinINJECTED Through the skin directly

into the tissues or blood

INSTILLATION Eyes


Common Household PoisonsCommon Household Poisons

1. Medicines2. Cosmetics3. Cleaning Products4. Pesticides5. Paints and Paint thinners6. Plants (including household) (see handout)7. Batteries8. Anti freeze9. Hydrocarbons (petrol, kerosene, motor oil, lighter

fluid)

NHS Helpline – 0845 4647


Treatment for PoisoningTreatment for Poisoning

For all types and routes of poisoning the following rules

apply. Limit further intake of the poison Maintain the airway Identify the poison taken Call the emergency services (999 or 112) If COSHH available refer to specific treatment Do not make the casualty vomit Keep calm and reassure the casualty Keep them warm


POISONING BY HOUSEHOLD POISONING BY HOUSEHOLD CHEMICALSCHEMICALS

Bleach, oven cleaners, paint strippers, toiletcleaners will cause Redness, blistering and burns to the skin

with swelling to the face, mouth and lips if swallowed

Distressed breathing Dizziness and unconsciousness


First aid manual COSHH sheets Label on bottles NHS Direct National Poisons information service Hospitals Doctors

Sources of information on Sources of information on PoisonsPoisons


Task Task

To produce a fact sheet to identify the routes that poisons or substances can enter the bodyIdentify how they can be treated and explain how to manage casualties who have been poisoned.

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