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Fire Department - Public Education - Poison Control - Different Types of Poisoning
Different Types Of Poisoning:
  • Swallowed Poisons:
    Do not give the victim anything to eat or drink before calling the Poison Center, 911 or a doctor.
    Do not make the victim throw-up or give ipecac syrup unless a doctor or the Poison Center instructs you to.
     
  • Inhaled Poisons:
    Get the victim to fresh air right away. Call the poison center.
     
  • Poisons On The Skin:
    Remove contaminated clothing and rinse the victim's skin with water for 10 minutes. Call the poison center.
     
  • Poisons In The Eye:
    Flush the victim's eye for 15 minutes using lukewarm water held 2-4 inches from the eye. Have the victim blink as much as possible while rinsing the eye. Never force the eyelid open. Call the poison center.

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