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March Tips of the Month: First Aid
Treatment for Poisoning
This information is adapted from the
Florida Poison Information Center-Tampa.
For life threatening
problems such as difficulty breathing, convulsions or fainting,
call 911 immediately.
Poisons in the Mouth
Offer sips of water.
Do not force a person to vomit.
Brush out particles (solid pieces) from the mouth if possible.
Call the Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222 for
further instructions.
Inhaled Poisons
Get immediately to fresh air.
If a person has fainted, has chest pain or difficulty breathing,
call 911.
Call the Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222 for
further instructions.
Poisons in the Eye
Rinse for 15 minutes with a continuous flow of water over
the eye's.
Do not use eye drops or ointment.
Call the Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222 for
further instructions.
Poisons on the Skin
Rinse well with water.
Rinse with a mild soap if needed.
Do not attempt to neutralize an acid substance with an alkali.
Call the Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222 for
further instructions.
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