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What should you do if you suspect a person has swallowed a poison?
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∙ 7y ago
If you are still alive, call poison control immediately.
Seek immediate medical help. DO NOT make a person throw up unless told to do so by Poison Control or a health care professional. If the chemical is on the skin or in the eyes, flush with lots of water for at least 15 minutes. If the chemical was swallowed, immediately give the person water or milk, unless instructed otherwise by a health care provider. DO NOT give water or milk if the patient is unconscious (has a decreased level of alertness). If the person breathed in the poison, immediately move him or her to fresh air. From website: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002806.htm
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoGenerally Yes. Gasoline is a classic for inducing chemical burns, and contains a ton of other interesting toxins, including some carcinogens. 1cc of gasoline might not hurt you, but a tablespoon might and a pint would. Give Poison Control a call on this one: 1-800-222-1222
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∙ 8y agoDO NOT induce vomiting. Swallowing a hydrocarbon and then vomiting it back up can cause more damage. If it is a small amount, it is usually not lethal. Call the poison control center immediately or visit your local emergency room. Whatever you do, stay away from fire or SMOKING.
give plenty of water and then milk or milk shakes
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∙ 9y agoSmall amounts of ingested gasoline typically will not cause any problems, aside from a burning sensation in the throat and stomach. Ingesting large amounts, or vomiting after ingesting the gasoline can result in severe damage to the lungs, called pneumonitis. Systemic absorption of the gasoline when ingested in large quantities can cause sedation and coma, but the risk of systemic symptoms are much less than those of aspiration after vomiting or coughing. If you are concerned, you should call your local poison control center or visit your local Emergency department.
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∙ 11y agoCall posion controll, do not induce vomiting
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∙ 11y agoDo not immediately induce vomitting. First read the label and call poison control. Follow precautions given on the label and instructions given to you by the poison control office.
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When should stomach flushing not be used?
stomach flushing should not be used routinely with poisoned patients. It is useful only if the patient has swallowed a life-threatening quantity of poison, and when the flushing can be done within 60 minutes of having swallowed the poison.
What should you do if a suspect is not showing any symptom of poisoning?
you should induce vomitting and call poison control
Can eating hand sanitizer kill you?
The label on the Purell bottle says to call the Poison Control Center or get medical help right away if swallowed. Whether it can hurt or kill someone depends on many factors, e.g., how much was swallowed, the state of health of the person who swallowed it, the age and size of the person, if they have allergies to alcohol or other ingredients in the hand sanitizer, etc. It is intended only for external use. Children under 6 should be supervised when using it.
Whom should you call first if you suspect a child has eaten a poison?
Local poison control center.....number should be in front of phone book....is it seems likely you should call 911
What would happen if you drank a carpet cleaning agent?
All chemicals have the potential to poison a person if ingested (swallowed, eaten, drunk). Some chemicals can be just as hazardous going down the esophagus as it would be to come up, so a chemically poisoned person should never induce vomiting. Call a Poison Control Center immediately or call 911.
If you suspect poisoning but the victim shows no symptoms you should?
induce vomiting and call poison control immediately just in case
If you suspect poisoning but victim shows is no symptoms what should you do?
induce vomiting and call poison control immediately just in case
Should you be worried if your kids eat paste?
if your talking about toothpaste then it depends on how much your child has swallowed. if he has eaten a lot then yes, and you should call poison control right away.
What should a soldier do if is suspect of PTSD?
put the person on leave
Should you add a person that you like and you suspect likes you on facebook as a friend?
Yes. Why not ?
What should you do if you suspect someone is slowly poisoning you?
report your concerns to a friend or parent and don't eat or drink anything given to you by the person you suspect
Should a person who has inhaled poison be quickly taken to fresh air?
Yes!
