Poisoning

The home is loaded with poisons: Cosmetics, Detergents, Bleaches, Cleaning Solutions, Glue, Lye, Paint, Turpentine, Kerosene, Gasoline and other petroleum products, Alcohol, Aspirin and other medications, and on and on.

1. Small children are most often the victims of accidental poisoning. If a child has swallowed or is suspected to have swallowed any substance that might be poisonous, assume the worst - TAKE ACTION.
   
   
2. Call your Poison Control Center. If none is in your area, call your emergency medical rescue squad. Bring suspected item and container with you.
   
   
3. What you can do if the victim is unconscious:
   
   
   1. Make sure the patient is breathing. If not, tilt head back and perform mouth-to-mouth breathing. Do not give anything by mouth. Do not attempt to stimulate the victim. Call the Emergency Rescue Squad immediately.
   
   
4. If the victim is vomiting:
   
   
   1. Roll him or her over onto the left side so that the person will not choke on what is brought up.
   
   
5. Be prepared. Determine and verify your Poison Control Center and Fire Department Rescue Squad numbers and keep them on your telephone.