Poisoning ~ Learn First Aid

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Symptoms and signs:

Information from victim or observer, stains about mouth, presence of poison container,

breath odor, pupils contracted to pinpoint size from morphine or narcotics.

Treatment:

Dilute ingested poison by administering water or milk, administer specific antidote if

described on label of commercial product. Do not induce vomiting if poison is strong acid,

strong alkali, or petroleum product, or if victim is unconscious or convulsive. Syrup of

Ipecac available without prescription at pharmacies may be administered to induce

vomiting in other cases. A universal antidote contains Ipecac and activated charcoal; the

latter absorbs the poison and the former causes it to be expelled.

It's better to transfere the victim to the hospital after that to receive the required

medication