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POISON SAFETY | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PREVENTION IS THE KEY Keep POISONS in a locked storage space and out of the reach of children. |
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DON'T FORGET THAT MANY HOUSEHOLD PLANTS ARE VERY POISONOUS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
POISONING A poison is any substance-solid, liquid, or gas-that causes injury or death when introduced into the body. There are four (4) main ways a person can be poisoned: Inhaling Get the victim into fresh air. Call 911. If the child is not breathing, start CPR and continue until help arrives. Absorbing Gently brush off dry material. Remove contaminated clothing. Wear rubber gloves if possible. Wash skin with large quantities of soap and water Injecting Swallowing Any non-food substance is a potential poison |
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Prevention: Take a look around the house | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Look for key words: DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, FLAMMABLE, and HAZARDOUS Remember 911 will put you through to dispatch and they can help you until help arrives. ? Poison Control Center: _________ ? Physician�s Office: _________ ? Hospital: _________ ? Pharmacist: _________ |
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VALUABLE INFORMATION |
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Poison Control 1-800-222-1222 |
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Reference CDC http://www.cdc.gov |
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