First aid by symptoms mobile
Poisioning
What to do
– Pain in digestive tract
– Nausea and vomiting
– Drowsiness and vomiting
– Confusion
– Difficulty in breathing
– Headache
– Unconciousness
– Flushed, damp skin
– Fever
– Shock
What to do
– The first priority is to get the casualty to the hospital.
– If the casualty is unconcious, check airway, breathing and pulse and put them into recovery position. Call an ambulance and be ready to start artificial ventilation or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary.
– Any vomited material or evidence such as syringes, suicide notes or pill bottles should be sent with the casualty to hospital
– If the poison has been absorbed through the skin, remove any contaminated clothing from the casualty (protecting yourself with rubber gloves) and wash the affected area thoroughly under running water.
IMPORTANT
– If you need to resuscitate the casualty, make sure that any poisonous substances have been washed away from their mouths.
– If you are taking the casualty to the hospital by car, make sure someone calls the hospital casualty department to warn them of your arrival.
NEVER
– Try to get the casualty to vomit, as it may cause further harm.
– Give the casualty anything to eat or drink.
