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First Aid <br />S - 0 <br />unwaval Guide <br />isoning <br />mscious <br />ous <br />-ug Overdose <br />erns: <br />P <br />iical <br />• <br />Small children are most often the <br />victims of accidental poisoning. <br />Poisons are all around them_ Keep <br />cosmetics, detergents, bleach, <br />cleaning solutions, glue, lye, paint, <br />turpentine, kerosene, gasoline and <br />other petroleum products, alcoholic <br />beverages, aspirin and other <br />medications out of their reach. If a <br />child has swallowed or is <br />suspected to have swallowed any <br />substance that might be poisonous, <br />assume they have indeed <br />swallowed it and call for help. <br />Check to see if the victim has any <br />bums around the mouth. This could <br />indicate poison had been ingested. <br />Locate and keep the suspected <br />substance and container. <br />If The Victim is Conscious <br />1. Call the Poison Control Center <br />(see page A2 of your White Pages). <br />2. DO NOT give counteragents <br />unless directed by the Poison <br />Control Center or a physician. <br />3. DO NOT follow directions for <br />neutralizing poisons found on the <br />container. <br />4. Dilute poison by giving victim <br />moderate amounts of water if <br />directed by the Poison Control <br />Center. <br />If The Victim is Unconscious <br />1. Call 9-1-1. <br />2. Check to see if victim is <br />breathing. If not, tilt victim's head <br />back and perform Mouth To Nose <br />Rescue Breathing. DO NOT GiVE <br />MOUTH TO MOUTH RESCUE <br />BREATHING. <br />3. DO NOT attempt to stimulate <br />victim. <br />If The Victim is Vomiting <br />1. Roll the victim over onto his/her <br />side. This helps insure the victim <br />will -not choke on what is brought <br />up. <br />A drug overdose is a poisoning. <br />And don't take drunkenness lightly. <br />Alcohol is as much a poison as <br />stimulants, tranquilizers, narcotics, <br />hallucinogens or inhalants. <br />Remember: Alcohol alone or in <br />combination with certain other <br />drugs can kill. <br />1. Call for emergency medical help <br />at once. <br />2. Check the victim's breathing and <br />pulse. If breathing has stopped or <br />is very weak, open the airway. If <br />after a few seconds, the victim is <br />still not breathing, immediately - <br />begin Rescue Breathing. CAUTION: <br />People under the influence of <br />alcohol or drugs can become <br />violent. Be careful. <br />3. While waiting for help: <br />a. Watch breathing. <br />b. Keep the victim warm with a <br />blanket or coat. <br />c. DO NOT throw water in the <br />victim's face. <br />d. DO NOT give the victim liquor <br />or a stimulant <br />1. Fre Bums <br />a. Cool the bum with runninc <br />water to stop the burning <br />process_ <br />b. Remove garments and <br />jewelry -Cover .the ,victim Witt <br />clean sheets or towels. <br />c. Call for -emergency help <br />immediately. <br />2. Chemical Bums <br />a. Remove victim's affected <br />b. Wash burned areas with c <br />water for at least 20 minutes <br />c. Call for emergency medic; <br />help immediately. <br />d. For chemical burns of the <br />eye: Flush eye with water fo <br />minutes. <br />