1) NCC Poison brochure page... a) What phone number can you dial from anywhere i
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1) NCC Poison brochure page...
a) What phone number can you dial from anywhere is the U.S. and be routed to the closest Poison Control Center? (fyi...911 does not work nationwide)
1 List five tips for poison prevention.
2) What are six of the most dangerous poisons?
3) What are two good tips for being prepared for a poisoning emergency?
4) List the basic steps for the following types of poisonings:
a. Splashed
b. Spilled
c. Breathed
d. Swallowed
5) If you think someone's been poisoned, what is the first general step authorities recommend you take?
Explanation / Answer
1a) 1-800-222-1222
1. Five tips for poison control
2. Six most dangerous poisons are
3) 2 tips for being prepared for a poisoning emergency:
a) Make poison helpline no. handy and in the fast dial.
b)Know all the hospitals in nearby your area and know how to perform CPR
4)A) SPLASHED
1. wash the eyes with room temperature water in the inner corner for minimum 15 minutes.
2. Call helpline
b)spilled
Batrachotoxin: It is derived from the skin of a frog( Phyllobates bicolor and Phyllobates terribilis)
Maitotoxin : Poisoning is caused by eating a contaminated shellfish. It is due to the harmful algal blooms found in the sea. This toxin is also known as cardiotoxin.
Botulinum toxin: This toxin causes muscle paralysis by preventing the release of acetylcholine.
Cyanide: poison bind to the iron ion preventing them to carry oxygen.
c)breathed
Expose the patient to fresh air and call the helpline. If the patient is not breathing perform CPR do not stop until he/she breathes and call the helpline.
d) swallowed
If there is still some in the mouth, make him/her spit it out or remove it with your fingers. Read the container (if lying aside) for any information and perform as per the instruction on it.
Do not make the patient vomit as in some case it can cause more damage. Call helpline.
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