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EMERGENCY ACTION FOR POISONING

Inhaled Poison

  • Immediately get the person to fresh air.
  • Avoid breathing fumes.
  • Open doors and windows wide.
  • If the victim is not breathing, start artificial respiration.

Poison on the Skin

  • Remove contaminated clothing and flood the skin with water for 10 minutes.
  • Then wash gently with soap and water and rinse.

Poison in the Eye

  • Flood or irrigate the eye with lukewarm (NOT HOT) water continuously for 15 MINUTES.
  • Have the patient blink as much as possible while flushing.
  • DO NOT FORCE THE EYELID OPEN.

Swallowed Poison

Medicine Chemical or Household Products: DO NOT give anything by mouth until calling for advice.

In the Upper Peninsula of Michagan, call (1-800-222-1222).

   
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