ED-3220 Chapter Notes - Chapter 16: Itch, Anaphylaxis, Hypotension
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Any substance that causes injury, illness, or death when introduced into. Poisoning the body: severity of poison has three factors. Perso(cid:374)"s age / size / weight / medical conditions: general care. Call the national poison control center hotline. Specialized health centers that provide information on poisons and suspected poisoning emergencies: call 9-1-1 instead of poison control if the person: Include items such as foods, drugs, medicines, and household items. Food poisoning is generally bacterial or chemical. Save any vomit if you are unaware of the poison. Only induce vomit if told to by the pcc. Follow appropriate precautions to not become poisoned. Get oxygen soon as possible to the person. Try to remove them from the source: absorbed poisons. Enter through skin or mucous membranes of eyes, nose, and mouth. Traces of liquid / powder / chemical on skin. Rinse affected area at least 20 minutes: can use soap. Antihistamines may dry up lesions / help reduce itching.
