Poisons in the home

Everyone chose one household poison to investigate, and had to write what to do if someone was accidentally poisoned by that substance. Here are the results...

If a child drinks any hand sanitizer the child should be given something to eat and your local poisons centre should be contacted for further information. The specialist will be able to tell you whether any medical care is required and what symptoms to be aware of. - Tamehana

What to do if you get Carbon monoxide poisining?
Victem should be removed from building or vehicle.
Turn off any sources of gas.
Call the fire service for assistance with safe ventilation of the house.
If anyone has ANY symptoms of Carbon Monoxide poisining they will need urgent medical assesment at hospital.
And that is what to do if someone has Crabon Monoxide poisining. - Guy

Poisonous mushrooms can cause bomiting and diarrhea, others may cause slowing of the heart rate and lowering of the blood pressure, some cause hallucinations and seizures, and others can cause life-threatening liver and kidney toxicity.
Some types of mushroom poisoning can occur repidly, whereas some very toxic mushrooms can have symptoms that are delayed for several days of weeks. It is very important not to wait for symptoms to occur, and to take the person to a doctor as soon as possible after the ingestion. - Yumina

Undiluted bleach can cause chemical burns, and is potentially dangerous if ingested or splashed into eyes. It is very important not to mix bleach, or products containing bleach, with any other household cleaners as a chemical reaction can release toxic gases. Give a small amount of water to drink, and thoroughly flush with water if any gets onto skin or into eyes.
Eyes should be flushed for at least 30 minutes. - Grace

Some mushrooms cause vomiting and diarrhea, others may cause slowing of the heart rate and lowering of the blood pressure - Connor

shampoo can cause vomiting and lung injuries - Angus

Bleach can cause chemical burns, and is very possioness and dangerous if you got blench in your eyes or splashed. It is very important not to mix bleach, or products containing bleach, with any other household cleaners as a chemical reaction can release toxic gases. You can give a small amount of water to drink, and thoroughly flush with water if any gets onto your skin or in your eyes. Eyes should be flushed for at least
30 minutes. - Debra

This product can cause chemical burns if it is eaten, left on skin or gets into the eyes. If this chemical is swallowed, give a small amount of water to drink and make sure there is no more powder in your mouth, if any powder gets into your eyes thoroughly flush with water. Eyes should be flushed for at least 30 mins. - Jazz. [:

Immediately give a small amount of water(1/4 to 1/2 cup for a child, 1 to
2 cups for an adult)and seek medical advice from your Poisons Centre or your Doctor - Torell

If Swallowed
Immediately contact a medical poisons centre or Doctor.You dont have to give any fluids. Do not make the person vomit.
If on Skin
Immediately wash the exposed area with lots of water and seek medical advice from your Poisons Centre or your Doctor.
If in Eyes
Flush the eye with room-temperature water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical advice from your Poisons Centre or your Doctor - Eden

Household Poisons:
Dish washing powder:
Dish washing powder can cause chemical burns if eaten left on the skin or splashed into the eyes. If it is swallowed give a small amount of water to drink and make sure there is no powder left in the mouth. If any gets into the skin or eyes flush thoroughly with water for at least 30 minutes.Make sure you call your poisons helpline immediately for assistance. - Jennifer

Dishwashing liquid can cause irritation to the throat,eyes and mouth. It can also cause you to vomit soon after exposure. To clean it from your sistem good first aid is required and fluids need to pass through the body and eyes need to be washed out for 15 minutes. - Jennifer

Petrol is often stored in inappropriate containers around the home, and can easily be mistaken for another liquid. If petrol is ingested, or petrol vapours inhaled, it can make you very sick. When swallowed, it is very easy for petrol to go down the wrong way which can cause lung problems. Petrol can also damage the eyes if not treated quickly. If someone has swallowed some petrol, it is ok to give them a small amount of water to drink. Always store petrol and other fuels in clearly labelled designated containers, and keep out of reach of children - Oskar

Undiluted bleach can cause chemical burns, and is potentially dangerous if ingested or splashed into eyes. It is very important not to mix bleach, or products containing bleach, with any other household cleaners as a chemical reaction can release gases. If this senario ever occurs, give a small amount of water to drink, and thoroughly flush eyes or skin with water. Eyes should be flushed for at least 30 minutes. If is really bad call 0800 POISONS - Jessica

What to do if you swallow dishwashing liquid? After a while of swallowing dish washing liquid your eyes and throat will start to burn so you will need imediate first aid attention. You will need to wash eyes out for 15 minutes and give your patient a small glass of water.- Ethyn

Slug/Snail Bait
there are several different formulations of slug and snail baits available. Some of these can be toxic in small doses. It is extremely important to identify which product has been used when seeking help; always bring the container to the phone when you call the Poisons Centre. call 0800 POISON - Iris

Paracetamol is a common household drug, available in either tablets or a liquid form and is used to treat mild pain and fever in children and adults. Paracetamol is relatively safe at the recommended doses, even in young children. However, it is also one of the most common causes of poisoning, and must be used properly and stored securely. If someone takes more than the recommended dose of paracetamol, it can make them very sick,and even cause liver damage. - Josh

What to do if you swallow window cleaner?
If Swallowed immediately give a small amount of water(1/4 to 1/2 cup for a child, 1 to 2 cups for an adult)and seek medical advice from your Poisons Centre or your Doctor. - Jordan

alcohol-based hand sanitizers! If a child drinks any hand sanitizer the child should be given something to eat and your local poisons centre should be contacted for further information. The specialist will be able to tell you whether any medical care is required and what symptoms to be aware of. - Jayden

Dishwashing powder may cause chemical burns if eaten, left on the skin or splashed into the eyes. If swallowed you give a small amount of water to drink and make sure that the mouth is clear of powder. If any gets onto the skin or into the eyes, flush with water. Flush the eyes for at least
30 minutes. If it still isn't helping immediately call your Poisons Centre for help. - Kyla

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