First Aid for Poisoning

 

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First Aid for Poisoning

If someone stopped breathing, will not wake up, or is having seizures, call 9-1-1 right away. Otherwise, follow these first aid instructions and call the poison center: 1-800-222-1222.

 

First Aid - Swallow
 Swallowed the WRONG medicine or TOO MUCH medicine?
 Call the Blue Ridge Poison Center right away. Do not make the person vomit or give them anything to eat or drink.

First Aid - Eye

Poisons sprayed or splashed in the eye?
 Rinse with running water for 15 minutes. Then call the Blue Ridge Poison Center.
First Aid - Lungs Breathed something harmful?
 Get to fresh air right away. Then call the Blue Ridge Poison Center.
First Aid - Skin
 Poisons on the skin?
 Take off any clothing or jewelry touched by the poison. Rinse skin with running water for 15 minutes. Then call the Blue Ridge Poison Center
First Aid - Swallow Swallowed something that is NOT food or medicine?
 Call the Blue Ridge Poison Center right away. Do not make the person vomit or give them anything to eat or drink.
First Aid - Snake
 Encounter with a snake, spider, bee, jellyfish, scorpion, or other animal?
 Keep the victim calm and call the poison center. DO NOT try to capture or kill the animal; it isn't necessary for proper treatment and often results in a second victim.