"First Aid for Poisoning: Identifying Symptoms and Immediate Response Measures"
- Wellness for All
- Oct 5
- 1 min read
Main types of poisoning and symptoms:
Poisonous plants
Severe throwing up
Diarrhea (frequent, loose, watery poop) that can be bloody
Dry mouth
Fast heartbeat
Venom (snakes)
Pain (sharp, throbbing, burning)
Color changes to your skin
Sweating and/or drooling
Nausea and vomiting
Food poisoning
feeling sick (nausea)
diarrhoea, which may contain blood or mucus.
stomach cramps and abdominal pain
Mushrooms
Increased tearing and salivation
Sweating
Vomiting, stomach cramps, diarrhea
Dizziness
Immediate Responses:
Poisonous plants:
Remove any contaminated clothing using gloves. Rinse the skin for 15 to 20 minutes in a shower or with a hose.
Venom:
Use soap and water to gently wash the bite area and cover the bite wound with a clean, dry wound dressing or bandage while waiting for help to come.
Food poisoning
Lie down and rest while drinking plenty of water.
Eat light bland easily digestible foods.
Mushroom
If the person has collapsed or stopped breathing, call 000 for an ambulance and stand by.
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