Poisoning First Aid

Swallowed Poison

Give the person who has swallowed the poison a sip of water.
If safe to do so, take the poison container to the telephone. Alternatively, if the poison container is contaminated, note down the product name and any ingredients listed. Take this note with you to the telephone.
Call your local Poison Information Centre.
Do not try to make them vomit. Do not use Ipecac Syrup unless recommended by the Poisons Information Centre or your doctor.

Poison in the Eye

Flood the eye with water from a slowly running tap or a cup or jug.
Continue to flush for 15 minutes, holding the eyelids open.
If safe to do so, take the poison container to the telephone. Alternatively, if the poison container is contaminated, note down the product name and any ingredients listed. Take this note with you to the telephone.
Call your local Poison Information Centre.

Poison on the Skin

Remove contaminated clothing, taking care to avoid contact with the poison.
Flood skin with running water.
Wash gently with soap and water and rinse well.
If safe to do so, take the poison container to the telephone. Alternatively, if the poison container is contaminated, note down the product name and any ingredients listed. Take this note with you to the telephone.
Call your local Poison Information Centre.

Inhaled Poison

Immediately get the person to fresh air, without placing yourself at risk.
Avoid breathing fumes.
If it is safe to do so, open doors and windows wide.
If the victim isn't breathing, start "mouth-to-mouth" resuscitation and call an ambulance on 000.
If safe to do so, take the poison container to the telephone. Alternatively, if the poison container is contaminated, note down the product name and any ingredients listed. Take this note with you to the telephone.
Call your local Poison Information Centre.

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