Identify
What is poisoning?
This term describes harm caused when a toxic substance enters the body through swallowing, inhalation, injection, or skin contact.
What are medical facilities that treat poisoning emergencies?
Hospitals and emergency departments
If poison is inhaled, what should you do as soon as possible?
Get fresh air and leave the area
Are most poisonings intentional or unintentional?
Unintentional (77%)
What are the 2 main types of poisoning?
Intentional and unintentional
What is a good first question to ask the doctor if your relative was poisoned?
What treatment is being given, and how does it work?
What should you do if a person is laying down and vomiting?
Turn them to the side to prevent choking.
How many poison reports does U.S. Poison Control get per minute?
4
What is inhalation poisoning?
This type of poisoning occurs from inhaling gas such as carbon monoxide, which prevents oxygen from reaching body tissues.
What is a question you can ask a doctor if you don’t trust your body to function normally right after?
What symptoms should I look for after leaving the hospital that might mean the poisoning is coming back or getting worse?
How long should you rinse contaminated skin or eyes with water for?
15-20 minutes
What is the leading cause of poisoning in kids?
Medicine
What are physical signs of poisoning?
confusion, seizures, and difficulty breathing, along with gastrointestinal issues like nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain
What are places to learn more about poison prevention and safety?
Federal agencies like the CDC, NIH, and EPA offer trusted online resources to learn about toxins, chemical safety, and poison prevention.
True or False: Giving someone who has ingested poison food or water helps them.
False!
What age group do poison exposures most occur in?
28 percent of poison exposures happen to children under 2 years old, making it the most likely age group to encounter a poison exposure.
What are the symptoms of ingestion poisoning?
Common signs of this include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and confusion after consuming contaminated substances.
What is the Poison Help Line?
1-800-222-1222
When should you call 911?
Medical assistance is always advised, call 911 if any symptoms are present.
How many poison deaths occur around the world annually?
NIH estimated about 250,000 poison related deaths per year