First Aid, CPR, and AED: Chapter 18 & 19-Poisoning/Bites & Stings – Flashcards

Any substance that impairs health or causes death by its chemical action when it enters the body or comes in contact with the skin.

FALSE. They are classified by how they enter the body. Options for this are ingestion, inhalation, absorption, or injection.

Depressant.

Stimulants, Depressants, Hallucinogens, Volatile Chemicals.

1-800-222-1222

1. If the victim is responsive: a. Monitor for breathing b. Look for injuries c. Place in the Recovery Position. d. Call Poison Control (1-800-222-1222) e. If victim becomes violent, leave area and call 9-1-1 2. If victim is unresponsive, open airway, check breathing, and treat accordingly.

1. Headache 2. Ringing in the Ears 3. Chest Pain 4. Muscle Weakness 5. Nausea and Vomiting 6. Dizziness and vision difficulties 7. Unresponsiveness 8. Breathing and heart stopped

1. Move the victim to open air 2. Call 9-1-1 3. Monitor Breathing 4. Place unresponsive but breathing victim in recovery position.

1. For known contact, immediately wash with soap and water. 2. For a mild reaction, use one or more of the following: a. 1-2 cups of colloidal oatmeal in bath water b. Calamine Lotion c. Baking Soda Paste 3. For severe reactions, perform step 2 and seek medical care.

1. Determine the age and size of the victim, what and how much was swallowed, and when it was swallowed. 2. If victim is responsive, call the poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. They will help you know if you need to seek medical care. 3. If the victim is unresponsive, open the airway, check breathing, and treat accordingly. If breathing, place in recovery position. Call 9-1-1.

1. Wash the wound with soap and water 2. Flush the wound thoroughly with water under pressure 3. Control Bleeding 4. Seek medical care

1. Get away from the snake 2. Limit the victim's movement and keep bitten extremity below heart level 3. Call 9-1-1 4. Gently wash area with soap and water 5. Apply mild pressure by wrapping the entire affected arm or leg with an elastic bandage.

1. Remove any stinger 2. Wash with soap and water 3. Apply an ice or cold pack 4. Give pain medication and an antihistamine and apply hydrocortisone cream. 5. Observe for at least 30 min for signs of severe allergic reaction. Call 9-1-1 if a severe allergic reaction occurs. If the victim has an epi-pen, help the victim to use it.

1. Catch the spider for identification 2. Wash bitten area with soap and water 3. Apply an ice or cold pack 4. Seek medical care

1. Wash the sting site with soap and water 2. Apply an ice or cold pack 3. Seek medical care

1. Remove tick. 2. Wash bitten area with soap and water 3. Apply rubbing alcohol 4. Apply an ice or cold pack 5. Watch bitten area for 1 month for a rash. Seek medical care if rash or other signs such as fever or muscle/joint aches appear.

1. Control bleeding 2. Treat for shock 3. Call 9-1-1

1. Apply vinegar (minimum of 30 seconds) 2. Immerse in hot water for 20 minutes to reduce pain

1. Immerse injured part in hot water for 30-90 minutes. 2. Wash with soap and water 3. Flush with water under pressure 4. Care for wound.