👀 Mystery 👀
If person has altered level of responsiveness or difficulty breathing due to suspected poisoning, call this #.
911 ( and get an AED)
You need to know what substance someone has taken before giving first aid (T or F)
What is false
⭐️ Abdominal cramps, vomiting and diarrhea are caused by poison that enters the body this way 🤢
What is
Swallowing 👅
First Aid Care if insect stinger is embedded in skin 🦗
Scrape it away from skin, do not use tweezers
4 ways poison enters your body
1. Absorbed 🖐️
2. Inhaled 🤥
3. Injected 💉
4. Swallowed 🤤
Drugs that are opioids
What are heroin, oxycodone and fentanyl
Carbon monoxide poisoning signs (at least 2)
- muscle cramps 💪
- nausea/ vomiting 🤢
- headache/dizziness/confusion 🥴
First Aid Care for a tick biting skin
1) use tweezers to grasp tick by the head
2) Pull tick upwards without twisting; if mouthparts stay in skin- person should seek medical attention
3) If tick is removed, wash area with clean water
[ save tick and bring to medical appointment to be tested for Lyme disease)
Caring for someone who absorbed poison ( on skin/eyes) 👁️
1. if dry powder, brush off (avoid touching directly) 🧤
2. Remove clothing covered in poison 👕
3. Flush skin with water for 15 minutes away from unaffected skin 🚿
Signs of opioid overdose
- slowed or no breathing
- small pupils 👁️
- extreme drowsiness/ unresponsive
💉 Signs of injected poison (at least 2)
- one or more puncture wounds 💉
- problems breathing 😮💨
- redness and swelling at entry point 🔴
- a needle found nearby 💉
First Aid care for stings from marine life
- Call 911/EMS and get an AED if ABC affected, stung on face/neck, or not sure what caused sting
- flush injured area with vinegar for at least 30 seconds or if vinegar not available, mix baking soda and water into a paste and leave it on area for 20 minutes
- with gloves, remove any pieces of animal
- immerse affected area in water as a hot as person can tolerate for latest 20 minutes or until pain is relieved (hot or cold packs can also be used)
- watch for signs of infection and encourage person to seek medical attention
A gas that has no smell or colour
What is
Carbon Monoxide
Alcohol poisoning can cause hypothermia and seizures (T or F)
What is true
🖐️👁️ Signs of absorbed poison (at least 2)
- rash/hives
- burning or itching skin
- blisters
- burns
3 plants that are poisonous in Alberta
1) poison ivy
2) poison sumac
3) poison oak
Our poison control centre # (for Alberta) 📞
What is
1-800-332-1414
Opioid overdose can be reversed by this
What is naloxone (narcan)
👃 💨 Signs of inhaled poison
- difficulty breathing 😮💨
- bluish colour around mouth 🔵
- irritated eyes, nose or throat 👁️
- unusual smell in air 👃
Signs of poisoning from poisonous plants in Alberta
- itchy skin
- reddening of skin
- bumps or blisters