Types of Poisons
This type of poison is inhaled and prevents oxygen from reaching the body’s cells.
What is carbon monoxide?
The first step when you suspect poisoning is to do this.
What is check the scene and ensure safety?
A hiker develops an itchy red rash after brushing against a plant. The best first aid action is this.
What is wash the area with soap and water as soon as possible?
If you think someone has been poisoned, and the scene is safe, what is the first step you should take when providing care?
Calling EMS/911, 1-844-POISON-X, or your local poison centre.
These poisons are ingested and include household cleaners.
What are swallowed poisons?
This Canadian service should be contacted for poisoning advice.
What is Poison Control Centre?
Someone is bitten by a snake and feels pain and swelling. You should do this to the affected limb.
What is keep it still and at or below heart level?
What is the purpose of Naloxone (Narcan)?
It can quickly reverse the effects of opiod poisoning.
This type of poison enters the body through the skin.
What are absorbed poisons?
You should do this if someone has inhaled a poisonous gas and is responsive to you.
What is move them to fresh air?
After a sting, a person begins to have difficulty breathing and swelling of the face. This life-threatening reaction is called this.
What is anaphylaxis?
Name 3 signs to look for that would suggest someone has swallowed a poison.
An open container of poison nearby. Burns around the mouth. Increased production of saliva or abnormally colored. Abdominal cramps (vomiting/diarrhea). A burning sensation in the mouth/throat/stomach.
Snake venom is an example of this type of poison.
What are injected poisons?
Someone has come into contact with an absorbed poison. How long should you flush the skin with running water?
What is at least 15 minutes?
Taking too much medication is called this.
What is an overdose?
While helping someone with a chemical spill, you should protect yourself by doing this.
What is use personal protective equipment (PPE)?
True or False: You find an open container of cleaning fluid next to a 6 year old complaining of stomach cramps. You should immediately induce vomiting to get it out of their system.
What is False. Only induce vomiting if told to do so by the EMS dispatcher or the poison centre
A bystander suggests giving milk after a poisoning. Your response should be this.
What is only give anything if instructed by medical professionals?
A person took more medication than prescribed and is drowsy and confused. Your priority is this.
What is call EMS and monitor airway, breathing, and consciousness?
After exposure to poison, keeping the person calm and still helps prevent this.
What is spreading the poison more quickly through the body?