Emergency care for various poisoning

Emergency care for various poisoning

Content

• Definition
• Types of poisoning, common poisoning
• Symptoms
• Emergency care
• Conclusion

Definition

Poisoning (intoxication) - is a pathological condition that occurs when a chemical compound (poison) is exposed to the body, causing violations of vital functions and endangering life.

Types of poisoning:

• Food poisoning
• Drug and alcohol poisoning
• Carbon monoxide poisoning
• Poisoning with pesticides
• Acid and alkali poisoning
• Poisoning with household chemicals
• Animal or vegetable poisoning

The most common poisoning :

• Food poisoning
• Drug and alcohol poisoning
• Carbon monoxide poisoning

Food Poisoning

Drug and alcohol poisoning

• Vomit
• Seizures
• Irregular breathing
• Cyanosis
• Low body temperature
• Loss of consciousness

Carbon monoxide poisoning

• Headache
• Nausea
• Dyspnea
• Dizziness
• Loss of consciousness

First aid for food poisoning

• In almost every case, the first step is to wash the stomach. The easiest and most affordable way is to drink plenty of water and irritate the root of the tongue (to induce vomiting). Next, you need to mix 20 grams of sodium sulfate with water and take it orally. The victim is prescribed rest, in the first days after poisoning, try to drink more water and refrain from eating.

Emergency care for alcohol and drug poisoning

• The very first action in case of alcohol poisoning is to call an ambulance. If the victim reacts to external influences, he has a pronounced lethargy in actions and drowsiness, it is necessary to put a cloth moistened with ammonia under his nose and, if possible, rinse the stomach.To flush the stomach, you need to drink plenty of water with the addition of baking soda, at least a liter. Next, stick two fingers into your mouth to induce a gag reflex.Warm up the patient.Give activated charcoal.If the victim does not respond to external stimuli and is in a coma, it is necessary to turn him over on his stomach, in order to avoid getting vomit into the respiratory tract.

First aid for carbon monoxide poisoning

• The very first thing to do is to provide the victim with fresh air. Take it outside and put it on your back. Let him breathe freely, if his chest is constrained by clothing, it is necessary to remove it. Make sure the victim is breathing and able to breathe on their own. If breathing is not audible or barely noticeable, artificial respiration is necessary.

Important to remember !

In all cases of poisoning, seek medical at tention immediately !!!

Thank you for attention !