District of Columbia Emergency Information - First Aid Tips

District of Columbia Government

Poison

<Emergency First Aid Tips

Call Poison Control at (202) 625-3333

Signs and Symptoms

Symptoms vary greatly. Aids to determine whether poison was swallowed:

Information from victim or observer
Presence of poison container
Condition of victim (sudden onset of pain or illness)
Burns around lips
Breath odor
Pupil contracted to pinpoint size

Treatment

All Victims, call 911.
Save label or container for ID.

Conscious Victims

Dilute the poison with milk or water.
Do not neutralize with counteragents.
Do not give oils.

Unconscious Victims

Maintain open airway (victim on side).
Give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation or CPR if necessary.
Do not give fluids.
Do not induce vomiting.

Convulsions

Do not restrain victim.
Loosen tight clothing.
Do not give fluids.
Do not induce vomiting.