Before You Call for Help
Poisonous Fumes or Gases
- Immediately carry or drag the person to fresh air.
- Minimize your exposure to the fumes.
- If the victim is not breathing, start artificial respiration immediately and continue it until the victim is breathing or help arrives.
- Send someone for help as quickly as possible.
- Call 1-800-222-1222 to consult your poison control center.
Poisons on the Skin
- Brush off all dry poisons and flood involved parts with large amounts of plain water.
- Then wash the skin with bar soap and water and rinse.
- Remove and discard all affected clothing.
- Call 1-800-222-1222 to consult your poison control center.
Poisons in the Eye
- Hold eyelid open and drip room temperature water or normal saline over the bridge of the nose for a full 15 minutes.
- Small child should be wrapped in a towel like a papoose (arms placed at sides under towel) and placed on a flat surface or in a chair so the adult can control the child safely.
- Do not try to hold child under faucet or in shower or tub.
- Do not use water under pressure.
- Do not allow the victim to rub his eyes.
- Do not use medicated drops, such as Visine.
- Call 1-800-222-1222 to consult your poison control center.
Swallowed Poisons/Medications
- Look into the victim's mouth and remove all tablets, powder or any material that is present.
- Examine the mouth for cuts, burns, swelling, unusual coloring or odor.
- Rinse and wipe out the mouth with a cloth.
- Call 1-800-222-1222 to consult your poison control center.