First aid for poisoning
Most suspected poisonings happen at home, and often to children. The right first step is to call for advice before doing anything yourself. This guide tells you what to find out and what not to do.
You will need
- A phone
- The Poison Information Centre number 0800 147 111 saved in your phone
- The packaging of the substance or part of the plant for identification
- The age and weight of the person exposed
Steps
Assess the situation immediately
If the person is unconscious, having seizures or struggling to breathe, call 112 immediately. Turn an unconscious person who is breathing into the recovery position.
Remove the substance from the mouth
Do not induce vomiting
Find out the details
Call the Poison Information Centre
Follow the advice you are given
Skin and eye exposure
Monitor the person's condition
Prevent it from happening again
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