POISIOING

We all know that  ''First Aid '' is a help given to a sick or injuried until full medical treatment is available But today i am here to discuss with u about ''Poisoning'' and also tells you about little little things which has a poisoning effect and how to prevent all this.

1.    POISION:- 

                          

A poision is a very dangerous for our health. We all know that poision is not in a specific bottle but in those all things who is expired , some chemicals , bleches, even housholds cleaning products has contains poision  

2. CAUSES :-

Items that can cause poisoning include:

• Carbon monoxide gas (from furnaces, gas engines, fires, space heaters)

• certain foods 

• Chemicals in the workplace

• Drugs, including over-the-counter and prescription medicines (such as an  and illicit drugs such as cocaine

• Household detergents and cleaning products

• Household and outdoor plants (eating toxic plants)

• Insecticides

• Paints

3. SYMPTOMS:-

Symptoms vary according to the poison, but may includes,

1.   Abdorminal pain

2. Chest pain

3 . Headache

4 . Cough

5 . Fever

6 . Weakness

7 . Rashes 

8 . Nausea and vomiting

3. First Aid :-

Seek immediate medical help.

For poisoning by swallowing:

1. Check and monitor the person's airway, breathing, and pulse. If necessary, begin rescue breathing .
2. Try to make sure that the person has indeed been poisoned. It may be hard to tell. Some signs include chemical-smelling breath, burns around the mouth, difficulty breathing, vomiting, or unusual odors on the person. If possible, identify the poison.
3. Do NOT make a person throw up unless told to do so by poison control or a health care professional.
4. If the person vomits, clear the person's airway. Wrap a cloth around your fingers before cleaning out the mouth and throat. If the person has been sick from a plant part, save the vomit. It may help experts identify what medicine can be used to help reverse the poisoning.
5. If the person starts having convulsions, give convilsion first aid.
6. Keep the person comfortable. The person should be rolled onto the left side, and remain there while getting or waiting for medical help.
7. If the poison has spilled on the person's clothes, remove the clothing and flush the skin with water.

4. Prevention :-

Be aware of poisons in and around your home. Take steps to Protect young childerns from toxic substances. Store all medicines, cleaners, cosmetics, and household chemicals out of reach of children, or in cabinets with childproof latches.

Be familiar with plants in your home, yard, and vicinity. Keep your children informed, too. Remove any poisonous plants. Never eat wild plants, mushrooms, roots, or berries unless you very familiar with them.

Teach children about the dangers of substances that contain poison. Label all poisons.

Don't store household chemicals in food containers, even if they are labeled. Most nonfood substances are poisonous if taken in large doses.

5 . When to Contact a Medical Professional :-

In the United States, call 1-800-222-1222 to speak with a local poison control center. This hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions.

This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the United States use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does not need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week the container with you to the hospital, if possible.

''In the last i must say that if you faces any type of this situation so always stay calm" ....

                                                                                 
                                                                       BY AIMAN FARHAN