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POISONING
Jagoda Świderek 1b
WHAT IS IT ?
POISONING is a condition or a process in which an organism becomes chemically harmed severely (poisoned) by a toxic substance or venom of an animal.
CAUSES OF POISONING:
-products around the home
-insects and snakes
-plants
-food
-carbon monoxide
CAUSES OF POISONING
GENERAL SYMPTOMS :
-stomach pain
-drowsiness, dizziness or weakness
-high temperature of 38C (100.4F) or above
-loss of appetite
-headache
-irritability
-breathing difficulties
-producing more saliva than normal
-skin rash
-blue lips and skin (cyanosis)
-burns around the nose or mouth
-double vision or blurred vision
SYMPTOMS
ASSESSMENT OF THE INJURED PERSON'S CONDITION
ASSESSMENT OF THE INJURED PERSON'S CONDITION :
1. Assess the victim status (ABCD).
2. If the victim is unconscious, rate the breath. If the victim is not breathing, start resuscitation.
3. If the victim is breathing, place him in a safe position.
4. If the victim is conscious, observe his behavior.
5. Call for medical help.
6. Assess the condition of the injured party until the ambulance arrives.
7. If possible, secure the substance whose ingestion has caused poisoning and give it to the emergency medical team.