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Poisoning

According to the Mayo Clinic:

Poisoning is injury or death due to swallowing, inhaling, touching, or injecting various drugs, chemicals, venoms, or gases. Many substances — such as drugs and carbon monoxide — are poisonous only in higher concentrations or dosages. And others — such as cleaners — are dangerous only if ingested. Children are particularly sensitive to even small amounts of certain drugs and chemicals.

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Need help right now?

Contact Poison Control right away if you suspect a poisoning. Help is available online or by phone at 1-800-222-1222. Both options are free, expert, and confidential. If a person is unconscious, having seizures, or having difficulty breathing, call 911 right away.

Swallowed Poison

Gently wipe out the mouth and give a small amount of water.

Do not make the person vomit by putting a finger in their throat or giving them a home remedy.

Poison on the Skin

Remove contaminated clothing and jewelery. Rinse the skin with lukewarm (not hot) water for 10 minutes. â€‹

Poison in the Eye

Flush the eye with lukewarm (not hot) water poured from a large glass 2-3 inches from the eye, or from a faucet. Continue flushign the eye for 15 minutes, with the person blinking as much as possible. Do not force the eyelid open.

Inhaled Poison

Immediately get the person to fresh air. Open doors and windows or turn on a fan in the area.​

First Aid for Poisonings

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