After you have checked the scene and determined that there has been a poisoning, follow these general care guidelines:
- Remove the person from the source of poison if the scene is dangerous. Do this only if you are able to without endangering yourself.
- Check the person’s level of consciousness and breathing.
- Care for any life-threatening conditions.
- If the person is conscious, ask questions to get more information.
- Look for any containers and take them with you to the telephone.
- Call the National Poison Control Center Hotline at 1-800-222-1222.
- Follow the directions of the National Poison Control Center Hotline call taker.
- Do not give the person anything to eat or drink unless medical professionals tell you to do so. If you do not know what the poison was and the person vomits, save some of the vomit. The hospital may analyze it to identify the poison.
After you have checked the scene and determined that there has been
a poisoning, follow these general care guidelines: Remove the
person from the source of poison if the scene is dangerous. Do this
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American Red Cross answered:After you have checked the scene and determined that there has been a poisoning, follow these general care guidelines: