providing first aid for poison – Flashcards
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for ways poisoning because
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swallowing various substances, inhaling poisonous gases, injecting substances, or contacting the skin with poison
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treatment for poisoning will vary depending on the _____ of poison, the _____ involved, and the method of _____
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type, injury, contact
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first thing to do when a victim swallows poison
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call a poison control center or a physician immediately if not possible call emergency medical system
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three types of info that should be given to a poison control center or physician
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label/container of substance given, estimate/know how much was taken, and the time poisoning occurred
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if a conscious poison victim vomits do what
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place them on one side with head slightly downward and save a sample of vomited material
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unconscious poisoning victim who is breathing should be positioned how
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on his or her side because fluids can then drain from the mouth
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two ways to induce vomiting
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use syrup of ipecac followed by a glass of water or if sierra is not available tickle the back of the victims throat and administer warm water
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activated charcoal is used when
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after a poisoning victim vomits to help absorb any remaining poison because vomiting or moves only about half poison
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four types of poison victims when vomiting should be induced
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unconscious ones, those who swallowed an acid or alkaline, those who swallowed petroleum products, victims Who are convulsing or victims with the burns on the lips and mouth
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first step of treatment for victim has been poisoned by inhaling gas is
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victim must be removed immediately from the area before being treated
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if victims of poison by chemicals splashing on the skin do what
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use large amounts of water to wash skin for at least 15 to 20 minutes, deleting substance and removing it from the skin, remove clothing size jewelry containing substances, call physician or poison control center
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five signs of an allergic reaction to it injected poison
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redness/swelling at the site, itching, hives, pain, swelling of the throat, difficulty breathing, dizziness, change in consciousness
