Absorbed
This sign/symptom may occur from an absorbed poison
itchy skin, rash, hives
Care for removing a bee stinger
Two symptoms of food poisoning
Nausea/vomiting, diarrhea
What is known as the silent killer and why?
Carbon monoxide
What virus are we worried about from wild animals?
Rabies
How long should you flush the skin for, minimum?
15 minutes
What drug is used for opioid poisonings?
Narcan/Naloxone
What position should someone with alcohol poisoning be placed in?
Recovery position
What are common CO poisoning symptoms?
Nausea, muscle cramps, dizziness, headache, fatigue, chest pain, vomiting, confusion, altered level of responsiveness
Treatment for a jellyfish sting
Flush with vinegar, immerse in hot water, seek medical attention
Where could you look to find extra information about a poison that came in contact with someone’s skin?
What is the care for suspected injected poisoning?
Keep them still, wash the puncture site with clean, running water
When to induce vomiting in a person who has swallowed a poison?
ONLY if 911 tells you to
This common household cleaner becomes dangerous when mixed with ammonia
Bleach
Sign or symptom of an opioid poisoning
Pin point pupils, blue lips, altered consciousness, breathing issues, clammy skin, drowsiness, seizures
What kind of drug can we recommend when someone is experiencing hives/itchy skin?
Antihistamine or anti-itch ointment
What is the care for a spider bite?
Elevate the bite, keep them still and comfortable, apply a cold pack if swelling
What is the treatment for alcohol poisoning?
Pumping the stomach or activated charcoal
Treatment for CO poisoning
Remove to fresh air, oxygen if available
What two spiders do we have to be cautious of in Alberta?
Black widow, brown recluse
What 5 plants do we have in Alberta that can be absorbed through our skin?
Poison oak, poison ivy, poison sumac, giant hogweed, wild parsnip
When is it unsafe to remove a tick?
If it is completely buried and you cannot grasp the head
Common signs/symptoms of an ingested poison
Burns around the mouth, cramps, abnormal saliva colour, nausea, vomiting, pale/sweaty
What colour skin is usually present with carbon monoxide poisoning?
bright red/ flushed look
Name 4 common opioids
codeine, morphine, fentanyl, carfentanil, heroin, oxycodone (Percocet) hydrocodone (Vicodin), tramadol