Poisoning

Is any substance: SOLID, LIQUID or GAS that tends to impair health or cause death when introduced into the body onto the skin surface.

Causes

Common in suicidal attempts
Occasional accidents poisoning

Ways in which poisoning may occur

Ingestion - by mouth
Inhalation - by breathing
Injection - by animal bite
Absorption - by skin contact

Common household POISON

Sleeping pills- overdose or expire
Pain Relievers- Ex.gardan or ponstan
Antiseptics- Betadine
Insect and rodent Poisons
Kerosene
Denatured alcohol
Lye and Acids including boric acid
Poisonous Plants
Contaminated water
Fume

Some Preventive Measure of Poisoning

Keep all drugs and Harmful chemicals locked-up away from children’s reach.
Never take medicine in the dark.
When taking medicine, read the label three times: before, during and after taking the medicine.
Dispose promptly of incomplete prescription drugs and expired medicine.
Do not consume canned goods which have rusty tins and bulging top and bottom.
Transfer immediately liquid contents from tins can after opening.
Do not consume food which has foul odor, usual color, molds, ect.
Refrigerate foods which contain cream, milk, mayonnaise and other mixtures which easily changed flavor when left unrefrigerated.
Educate older children regarding the dangers of poisoning and drugs.

Common sign and Symptoms

Headache; irritability
Chills
Increased Salivation; Pain on swallowing
Dizziness; weakness; drowsiness
Pale skin
fever
Depression
Loss of appetite
Nausea, Abdominal pain; Diarrhea.
Vomiting
Double vision; blurred vision disturbance; pupils unusually large or small
Usual breath odor
Numbness and dryness of the nose or mouth
Skin rash; Chemical burns on skin
Chemical Burns around the nose and mouth; facial burns; singed nasal hairs
Bluish lips
Chest pain; cough; shortness of breath; difficulty breathing
Heart palpitations
Muscle twitching
Loss of Bladder or bowel Control
Seizures
Stupor
Unconsciousness