Bites & Poisoning

Question 1

How do we deal with carbon monoxide poisoning and why?

Answer 1

100% O2. Reduces half-life of CO from 4-5 hours to 40 mins.

Question 2

How much anti-freeze can be fatal?

Answer 2

100mls

Question 3

What is the antidote to antifreeze (methanol)?

Answer 3

Ethanol. Whisky, gin, vodka.

Question 4

What are the risks associated with drinking methanol (antifreeze)?

Answer 4

Kidney failure
Seizures
Blindness
Death

Question 5

What is the prehospital treatment for an animal bite?

Answer 5

Irrigation (syringe and blunt fill needle), then covered with sterile dressing.