1
Q
absorbed poisons
emergency care
A
- contact poison control
- remove clothing
- rinse w water
- monitor vitals
2
Q
absorbed poisons
S&S
A
- history of exposure
- liquids or powder on skin
- burns
- itchy, irrigation
- redness, rash, blisters
- seizures/stroke
3
Q
Ingested poisons
S&S
A
- altered mental status
- vomiting, nausea
- history of ingested poisons
- burns around mouth
- odd breath
- diarrhea
- dilated/ constricted pupils
- double visions
- excessive saliva
- foaming at mouth
- seizures
4
Q
ingested poisons
emergency care
A
- monitor ABC/ oxygen
- call poison control
- activated charcoal if instructed
5
Q
inhaled poisons
S&S
A
history of inhaled poisons
- breathing difficulty
- chest pains
- cough , coarseness , burning
- cyanosis
- dizziness
- headaches
- seizures
- unconsciousness
6
Q
Carbon Monoxide poisoning
inhaled
S&S
A
- throbbing headache
- nausea, vomiting
- confusion
- diminished visions
- breathing difficulty
- dizziness
- rapid pulse
- seizures
- paleness
fainting - cherry red color
7
Q
A
