Poison Information Network

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).